USER'S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing this product. ➢ To 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, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited. ➢ The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
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.
Contents To Ensure Safe Use ....................................................................................................................... 4 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité .................................................................................................. 12 Important Notes on Handling and Use ........................................................................................... 20 Printer unit ....................................................................................
Contents Chapter 4 Feature Reference ............................................................................................................ 77 4-1 Pausing or Canceling Printing ........................................................................................................................... 78 Canceling Printing Before It Finishes ............................................................................................. 78 4-2 Setting the Printing Position and Margins ...................
Contents Chapter 5 What to Do If .................................................................................................................. 107 5-1 The Machine Doesn't Run ................................................................................................................................ 108 The Printer Unit Doesn't Run ...................................................................................................... 108 The Media Take-up or Feed System Doesn't Run .................
To Ensure Safe Use Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property. Points which must be observed to prevent such injury or damage are described as follows. About WARNING and WARNING CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.
To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury WARNING Be sure to follow the operation procedures described in this documentation. Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the usage or handling of the machine to touch it. Incorrect usage or handling may lead to an accident. Keep children away from the machine. The machine includes areas and components that pose a hazard to children and may result in injury, blindness, choking, or other serious accident.
To Ensure Safe Use Danger of electrical short, shock, electrocution, or fire WARNING Connect to an electrical outlet that complies with this machine's ratings (for voltage, frequency, and current). Incorrect voltage or insufficient current may cause fire or electrical shock. Ratings WARNING Handle the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet correctly and with care. Never use any article that is damaged. Using a damaged article may result in fire or electrical shock.
To Ensure Safe Use Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to damage. Never allow to get wet. Never bend or twist with undue force. Never make hot. Never pull with undue force. Dust may cause fire. Never bundle, bind, or roll up.
To Ensure Safe Use Ink, maintenance liquid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic WARNING Keep open flame away from the work area. Ink and discharged fluid are flammable. Never store ink, maintenance liquid, 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 oxidizing agent or explosive material ➢ Any location within the reach of children Fire may be a danger.
To Ensure Safe Use This machine weighs 700 kg (1550 lb.). Media weighs 100 kg (220 lb.) WARNING WARNING Entrust operations such as transportation, unloading, and emplacement to trained workers. Handling requires special equipment and training. Performing operations in an unreasonable manner may result in a major accident. When loading or moving roll media, use lifting equipment, and exercise care to prevent falls.
To Ensure Safe Use Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meanings of these labels are as follows. Be sure to heed their warnings. Also, never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured. 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 away from open flame.
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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité La manipulation ou l'utilisation inadéquates de cet appareil peuvent causer des blessures ou des dommages matériels. Les précautions à prendre pour prévenir les blessures ou les dommages sont décrites ci-dessous. Avis sur les avertissements ATTENTION Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures 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.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Risque de décharge ou de choc électrique, d'électrocution ou d'incendie ATTENTION Brancher à une prise électrique conforme aux caractéristiques de cet appareil (tension, fréquence et courant). Une tension incorrecte ou un courant insuffisant peuvent causer un incendie ou un choc électrique. Caractéristiques ATTENTION Manipuler le câble d'alimentation, la fiche et la prise électrique correctement et avec soin.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Remarques importantes à propos du câble d'alimentation, de la fiche et de la prise électrique Ne jamais déposer aucun objet sur le câble, sur la fiche ou sur la prise car cela risque de les endommager. Ne jamais laisser l'eau toucher le câble, la fiche ou la prise. Ne jamais plier ni tordre le câble avec une force excessive. Ne jamais chauffer le câble, la fiche ou la prise. Ne jamais tirer sur le câble ou la fiche avec une force excessive.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'encre, le liquide de nettoyage ou d'entretien et les liquides usés sont inflammables et toxiques. ATTENTION Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de l'espace de travail. L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflammables.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Le poids de cet appareil est de 700 kg (1550 lb.) Le poids du support est de 100 kg (220 lb.) ATTENTION ATTENTION Confier les opérations comme le transport, le déchargement et la mise en place à des travailleurs qui ont reçu la formation requise. La manutention exige de la formation et de l'équipement spécialisés. Tenter de procéder à ces opérations de manière intempestive peut provoquer un accident grave.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité 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 avertissements. 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.
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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 these may not only result in loss of performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. Printer unit This Machine Is a Precision Device ➢Handle carefully, and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force.
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.
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Chapter 1 Introduction 23
1-1 Machine Features This machine is a high-speed, grand-format printer compatible with media having a width of 104 inches. ➢It provides ample image quality for large outdoor signs and the like even in its fastest mode, demonstrating high practicality and productivity. ➢The media take-up and feed systems and the media heating system are provided with the standard features that high-speed, high-volume printing requires.
1-2 Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Front Cover Be sure to close this when you perform printing. Loading Lever Operation Panel You operate this when you load media. You use this to perform various operations. ☞ p 27 "Operation Panel" You can place a cleaning kit here. Cartridge Slots Dryer Right Side Cover This is where ink cartridges are installed. Installation is accomplished by opening the cover. This speeds up ink-drying.
1-2 Part Names and Functions 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. Knife Guide The media can be cut off with a straight edge by inserting a retractable knife into this groove. Media Clamps These keep the media from coming loose and prevent fuzz on the cut edge of the media from touching the print heads. Print-head Carriage The print heads are inside this.
1-2 Part Names and Functions Operation Panel BUSY Light This lights up during printing and other such operations. SETUP Key You press this when you load media. This lights up when media is loaded and the machine is ready to perform printing. Display Screen This displays various setting menus and other information. PAUSE Key This pauses printing. BASE POINT Key You use this when you want to set the print-start position. This lights up when the set has been made.
1-2 Part Names and Functions Media Take-up and Feed Systems AUTO Switch This makes the direction of rotation for take-up and feed during printing change automatically. Power Switch MANUAL Switch This switches take-up and feed units on and off. You use this when you want to operate the take-up and feed units manually. Take-up Dancer Roller This maintains uniform tension for take-up media. Feed Unit This rotates roll media to feed it to the printer.
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2-1 Switching the Power On and Off Switching the Power On and Off This machine has four power switches. You switch on all four when using the machine. When you finish printing, you turn off switches and as required. You also flip down the loading lever to the rear of the machine. Leave the two main power switches ( and ) on at all times, never switching either one off. (The machine monitors the print heads for dryness and automatically performs cleaning while switched on.
2-1 Switching the Power On and Off The Power-saving Feature This machine is provided with a power-saving feature that switches to a low-power "sleep mode" when 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-saving feature.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media How to Load Media WARNING When loading or moving roll media, use lifting equipment, and exercise care to prevent falls. Attempting manual lifting of heavy media that taxes your strength may cause physical injury. Also, if dropped, such items may cause injury. WARNING Never load media that weighs more than 100 kg (220 lb.) . The machine may fail to withstand the weight and tip over or cause the media to fall.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Narrow-width media cannot be used. / For wide media, use the reinforcement pipe. ➢ Never use media less than 1,220 mm (48 inches) in width. Doing so may result in incorrect media movement, or malfunction or damage to the machine. ➢ When using media having a width of 1,880 mm (74 inches) or more, make use of the reinforcement pipe. It reduces sagging of the roll media.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 1. Mount the media and the paper pipe on the roll shaft. ➊ Load the media onto the roll shaft. Press in to fit on securely. Press in to fit on securely. Roll media Hexagonal wrench (large) Be careful to orient correctly when loading.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media ➋ Mount the roll shaft in the paper pipe. Press in to fit on securely. Press in to fit on securely. Paper pipe Hexagonal wrench (large) Hexagonal wrench (large) End cap End cap Spacer Roll shaft 100 mm Adjust the positioning of the end cap to a value of 100 mm (4 in.). * The scale on the media gauge is useful for adjusting the positioning. Each scale tick corresponds to 10 mm. Bearing Never overly loosen the screws for the end caps.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 2. Mount the media and paper pipe on the take-up and feed units. ➊ Switch off the take-up and feed units and open the covers. OFF ➋ Take-up Dancer Roller 36 Chapter 2 Operation Release the stopper and flip the take-up dancer roller back toward you.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media ➌ Mount the roll shaft. Roll media Place on the feed unit (interior). Fit the bearing for the roll shaft into place here. Bearing Paper pipe Place on the take-up unit (toward the front of the machine). ➍ Close the cover for the take-up unit. Leave the cover for the feed unit open.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 3. To load the media straight, make guide marks for positioning on the paper pipe. ➊ Pull out the media back toward you and let it hang down, with no slack in the portion above the paper pipe. Hold near the center and pull out straight. About 30 cm ➋ Make guide marks on the paper pipe for the left and right edges of the media. Make each guide mark about half a turn long as seen from the front of the printer.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 4. Pass the media through the printer and feed it out as far as the platen. ➊ Open the front cover. ➋ Pass the media through the rollers until its end reaches the platen. The back of the printer ➌ Work from the back of the printer. While being careful to ensure that the media is free of slackness or wrinkling, push it out straight and positioned evenly on the left and right.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 5. Pull out the media. ➊ Go to the front of the printer. While holding down the media by hand to keep it from slipping out of place, flip the loading lever to the rear. Slowly pull the media out straight until it reaches the area below the blower fan. While being careful to ensure that the media is free of slackness or wrinkling, pull it out straight and positioned evenly on the left and right.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media ➍ Move the take-up dancer roller inwards and secure it in place with the stopper. ➎ Let the media hang down to the front of the take-up dancer roller and move the loading lever toward the rear. ➏ Slowly pull the media out straight until it reaches the location shown in the figure. Never grasp the left and right edges when pulling out. Hold near the center. Pull out the media until its leading edge touches the tube.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 6. Prepare the media for take-up on the paper pipe. ➊ Use adhesive tape to fasten the media securely to the paper pipe. Apply adhesive tape at about five evenly spaced locations. Secure the center of the media in place while keeping the media stretched taut to keep it free of slack. While pulling the media, working from the center toward the outer sides, secure the media it place at intermediate locations between the center and the left and right edges.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media ➋ Using the media gauge, make sure the left and right edges of the media on the take-up and feed sides are aligned. This is done in order to make sure the media is loaded so that it lies straight. Feed dancer roller Bring this surface into contact with the side of the roll. Take-up dancer roller Media gauge As shown in the figure, place on the feedout side of the roll media, the feed dancer roller, and the paper pipe, and make sure the media is loaded straight.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 7. Install the media clamps. The media clamps are magnetic. Media clamp Line up the hole with the end of the media. Left media clamp How to install correctly 44 Chapter 2 Operation Right media clamp The media clamps have distinct left and right sides. Incorrect left-right orientation may result in media jams. Refer to the figure and be sure to install at the correct location.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 8. Take up the media onto the paper pipe. ➊ Close the front cover. ➋ Turn on the sub power switch. When the sub power switch lights up, press . Steadily lighted Flashing Steadily lighted The key flashes, then remains steadily lit. After lights up, proceed in the sequence indicated below. If the key doesn't light up, refer to the following. ☞ p 108 "The Machine Doesn't Run" ➌ Release the stopper for the take-up dancer roller.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media ➎ Move the take-up dancer roller forward and backward to stretch the media taut. If the media is not stretched taut, it may become crooked or wrinkle. ➏ Go around to the back of the printer and make sure the feed dancer roller is level. If it is at a large slant, the media may become crooked or wrinkle. Feed dancer roller Never pull the media with excessive force. Never attempt any operation that pulls the media with excessive force, like the ones shown below.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media How to Cut Off Media CAUTION The cutter knife used here is sharp and poses a hazard. Carry out operations with caution to avoid injury. Knife guide Cut off the media along the knife guide, using a retractable knife or the like.
2-3 Settings of 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. The media heating system is composed of the three devices shown in the figure below. Preheater This device warms the media before printing. Print heater This device is used mainly to improve ink adhesion.
2-3 Settings of the Media Heating System 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.
2-4 Starting Printing Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer When you have finished loading media and making the temperature settings for the media heating system, then follow the steps below. This procedure enables the machine to receive data from the computer and perform printing. Procedure ➊ Close the front cover. (making the light come on). ➋ Press stops flashing and stays steadily lit. ➌ Wait until ➍ Make sure you are at the top menu. If you are not at the top menu, press , then press .
2-4 Starting Printing 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. Dot drop-out Holding down tern. for one second or longer prints a test pat- You can print the test pattern where you want by using to move the print heads, then pressing .
2-4 Starting Printing How to Perform Cleaning When a printing test reveals dot drop-out or the like, perform cleaning for just the head 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. Press . NORMAL CL. 123456 Press . NORMAL CL. 1 3 Use to choose the number of a head that is not to be cleaned. Use to get rid of the number display.
2-5 If Ink Runs Out Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU INK REMAINING 1 5 2 6 3 4 ML W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Press . several times. Press . Press Press . to go back to the original screen. BK BK Cartridge slot number 1 5 CY 1 2 6 CY 3 MG 2 MG YE 3 YE LC 4 LC LM 5 LM 6 4 ML Amount of ink remaining Much Flashing display Little The display shows an approximate guide to the amount of remaining ink, which may differ somewhat from the actual amount remaining.
2-5 If Ink Runs Out When Ink Cartridges Become Empty When an ink cartridge is empty, a warning beep sounds and a screen like the one shown in the figure appears. Replace the cartridge immediately. Replacement is possible even while printing is in progress. When an ink cartridge becomes empty while printing is in progress, printing does not stop immediately. A certain amount of ink still remains inside the machine, and printing continues until this ink runs out.
2-5 If Ink Runs Out ➍ Close the cartridge-slot cover. Replace Cartridges Before Ink Runs Out If ink runs out completely, printing pauses. When you replace a cartridge with a new one, printing resumes after about one minute, but a difference in color may be apparent at the seam between the locations where printing paused and resumed. Be sure to replace cartridges before ink runs out. Important Notes on Replacing Cartridges ➢Be sure to replace with an item of identical type.
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3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Disposing of Discharged Ink The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Dispose of collected material before the bottle becomes full. A message appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid collects in the bottle. Follow the procedure below to discard the discharged fluid. CHECK DRAIN BOTTLE Press 1. Choose the "DRAIN BOTTLE" menu item. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ MENU SUB MENU Press Press . several times. SUB MENU MAINTENANCE Press Press . .
3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance 3. Attach the emptied bottle and reset the discharged-fluid count. ➊ ➋ ➌ RESET DRAIN COUNTER Press . MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE Press a second time. W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Press . to go back to the original screen. WARNING Never store discharged fluid in any of the following locations.
3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance 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. Clean this area especially well. Any soiling present here may impair detection of media width. Wipe away any buildup of ink or grime on the media path. WARNING Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material.
3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads Daily Care and Maintenance To prevent the print heads from drying out or clogging, this machine automatically performs cleaning of the print heads (using its self-cleaning feature). The machine automatically determines the interval for performing self-cleaning, based on factors such as the ambient temperature. However, this interval can also be changed by you.
3-2 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 "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 heads that are incapable of correct printing. Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ CLEANING POWERFUL CL.
3-2 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.
3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit 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.
3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit 1. Change to the print-head manual-cleaning mode. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ Remove any media from the platen and close the front cover. MENU SUB MENU Press Press . several times. SUB MENU MAINTENANCE Press Press . . MAINTENANCE CLEANING Press Press . . FINISHED? Preparations are complete when this screen appears. 2. Remove the right side cover. ➊ ➋ Screws Remove the right side cover. Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.
3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit 3. 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 You can clean away ink buildup using maintenance liquid.
3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit 4. Reattach the right side cover and quit the manual cleaning mode. ➊ Attach the right side cover. Screws ➋ NOW PROCESSING.. Press . After the processing to quit the manual cleaning mode ends, the screen shown in the figure appears. MAINTENANCE CLEANING ➌ W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Press . to go back to the original screen. 5. Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure. Perform a printing test to check the results.
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Wipers The wipers are components that you use when 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 ➢ To prevent the heads from drying out, finish this procedure in 10 minutes or less. ➢ A warning beep sounds after 10 minutes. At this time, stop work, attach the right side cover, and press .
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts 3. Replace the wipers. Use the included tweezers. ➊ Detach the old wipers. Detach the hook and pull up and out. Hook ➋ Insert the new wipers. Orient so that the end with the tab is on the right side. ➌ Attach the hook. Follow this procedure to replace all six wipers. Hook 4. Reattach the right side cover and quit the [REPLACE WIPER] menu. ➊ ➋ Screws NOW PROCESSING.. Attach the right side cover. Press .
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Maintenance Liquid Cartridge If this screen appears, replace the maintenance liquid cartridge within one month. The maintenance liquid is used to clean the print heads and soiled wipers, and to keep the wipers from drying out. MAINTENANCE LIQUID LOW Press ➢ To prevent the heads from drying out, finish this procedure in 10 minutes or less. ➢ A warning beep sounds after 10 minutes. At this time, stop work, attach the right side cover, and press .
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts ➋ Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity. ➌ Remove the maintenance cover. Screws Maintenance cover 3. Replace the maintenance liquid cartridge. ➊ Pull out the empty cartridge. ➋ Insert the new cartridge. Insert firmly, until you hear a beep. Orient so that the side with the arrow is on the left. ➌ EMPTY WIPER TRAY Press . Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts 4. Discard any maintenance liquid that has collected in the tray. ➊ Remove the screws shown in the figure and pull out the tray. Tray Screws ➋ Tilt the tray to pour out the maintenance liquid to the location shown in the figure. ➌ Take up any remaining maintenance liquid with the syringe. Syringe Immediately discard the taken-up maintenance liquid into the drain bottle, leaving none inside the syringe.
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts 5. Reattach the removed covers and quit the cartridge-replacement mode. ➊ Attach the maintenance cover. Screws ➋ ➌ Screws NOW PROCESSING.. Attach the right side cover. Press . After the processing to quit the cartridge-replacement mode, the screen shown in the figure appears. MAINTENANCE MAINTE. LIQUID ➍ W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Press . to go back to the original screen. ➎ Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure.
3-5 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Important Points to Observe When the machine is not in use for a prolonged period, be sure to observe the following important points. Keep the Main Power Switched On at All Times When the main power is on, the machine performs cleaning of the print heads automatically to match the ambient temperature and humidity (self-cleaning feature). Leaving the main power switched off may result in hardening of the ink, clogging of the print heads, or other malfunction.
3-6 When Moving the Machine When moving the machine to another location, consult your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. CAUTION Entrust operations such as transportation, unloading, and emplacement to trained workers. Handling requires special equipment and training. Performing operations in an unreasonable manner may result in a major accident.
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4-1 Pausing or Canceling Printing Canceling Printing Before It Finishes Procedure . ➊ Press for one second or longer. ➋ Hold down ➌ Stop sending printing data from the computer. Description pauses printing. Pressing a second time here resumes printing, but a horizontal stripe is produced at the location where printing was stopped. We do not recommend resuming printing.
4-2 Setting the Printing Position and Margins Shifting the Print-start Position to the Rear Procedure Use to move the media. Print-start position Description Using to move the media lets you shift the print-start position toward the rear. Note, however, that moving the media a long distance with may subject the machine to a large load. Never move continuously for more than one minute. Doing so may activate a protective feature and result in an error. Also, never use .
4-3 Making Simple Changes to the Printer Settings to Match the Media Saving Optimized Media Settings As Preset Values Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU PRESET Press . PRESET SAVE Press Press . . SAVE NAME1 Press Use Press . to select any one from NAME1 to NAME8. to save. The present menu settings are saved in the preset you chose in step ➌. ➍ W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Press . to go back to the original screen.
4-3 Making Simple Changes to the Printer Settings to Match the Media Loading a Saved Preset Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU PRESET Press . LOAD NAME1 Press Use twice. to select the name of a preset you want to load. SETUP SHEET Press to load. The settings are changed and the screen shown in the figure appears. Description This loads a saved preset. You can select any one of eight types of presets. (When no names have been assigned, you select from among NAME1 through NAME8.
4-4 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU HEAD HEIGHT Press Press . several times. HEAD HEIGHT MIDDLE HIGH Press Use Press . W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Press . to go back to the original screen. to make the setting for the height. to enable the setting. Description Depending on the media, media may wrinkle or come loose from the platen during printing, increasing the chance of contact with the print heads.
4-4 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure 1. Print a test pattern. ➊ ➋ MENU ADJUST BI-DIR Press Press . . ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT Press Press . to start printing. 2. Read the correction values from the test pattern. Before making the reading, open the front cover. After making the reading, close the front cover. Front cover Choose the value that produces the least misalignment.
4-4 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely Procedure 1. Print a test pattern. ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU ADJUST BI-DIR Press Press . . ADJUST BI-DIR DETAIL SETTING Press Press . twice. DETAIL SETTING TEST PRINT Press . Press to start printing. ➍ When printing ends, the media is fed out and the printed test pattern is moved to the location shown in the figure. 2. Read the correction values from the test pattern.
4-4 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness 3. Enter the correction values that you read. Enter the corresponding correction values for H1 through H6. ➊ ➋ DETAIL SETTING SETTING H1 0 H2 0 H3 0 H4 0 H5 0 H6 0 Press . Press Use Use Press . to select. to set the correction values. to enable the setting. 4. Go back to the original screen. W 2600 mm Press Press . to go back to the original screen.
4-4 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Performing Feed Correction to Alleviate Horizontal Bands and the Like Procedure 1. Print a test pattern. ➊ ➋ MENU CALIBRATION Press Press . several times. CALIBRATION TEST PRINT Press Press . to start printing. 2. Check the test pattern you printed. Front cover Before making the reading, open the front cover. After making the reading, close the front cover.
4-4 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Description The movement distance of media experiences subtle changes due to the thickness of the media and the temperature of the media heating system. When the movement distance becomes discrepant, horizontal stripes are more likely to occur during printing. We recommend performing correction to match the media you're using and the media heating system.
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Using Transparent Media Procedure 1. Load transparent media to the printer. ➊ Refer to "2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media" and load the media on the machine. 2. Set the media type to "CLEAR." ➊ ➋ MENU SUB MENU Press Press . several times. SHEET TYPE OPAQUE CLEAR Press Use Press twice. to select "CLEAR." to enable the setting. SETUP SHEET The screen shown in the figure appears. 3. Make the setting for the media width. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ MENU SUB MENU Press Press .
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media ➌ Use to move the heads. Align this surface with the edge of the media. ➍ ➎ After positioning, close the front cover. Press to enable the setting. Press Press SETUP SHEET . to go back to the original screen. Description The media width can be sensed automatically for opaque media, but not for transparent media. This means that the width and mounted location of the media must be set manually.
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Preventing Media from Coming Loose Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ MENU SUB MENU Press Press . several times. SUB MENU VACUUM POWER Press Press . several times. VACUUM POWER AUTO 90% Press Use Press . W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Press . to go back to the original screen. to set the value. to enable the setting. Description The platen uses suction to grip the media and keep it stable.
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Description Reducing the width of head movement to the minimum required width speeds up printing. This is effective mainly when you use media of narrow width. Because the media moves more quickly, the effectiveness of the media heating system also changes. It may be necessary to change the preset temperatures. "SHEET" matches the range of head movement to the width of the media. The parameters for the media heating system change according to the media width.
4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates Determining What Happens When an Ink Cartridge Is Empty Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ MENU SUB MENU Press Press . several times. SUB MENU INK CONTROL Press Press . several times. EMPTY MODE STOP CONT. Press Use Press twice. to make the setting. to enable the setting. W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Press . to go back to the original screen. Description This setting determines whether printing starts on receipt of printing data when an ink cartridge is empty.
4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ MENU SUB MENU Press Press . several times. SUB MENU SLEEP Press Press . several times. Press Use Press twice. to make the setting. to enable the setting. Press Press . to go back to the original screen. INTERVAL 30min 15min W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Default Setting [INTERVAL]: 30min Deactivating the Sleep Mode Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ MENU SUB MENU Press Press . several times.
4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates Changing the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH Hold down Use Press . and switch on the sub power. to select the display (menu) language. LENGTH UNIT mm mm Use Press to select the measurement unit for length. TEMP. UNIT C Use ture. Press C . to select to the measurement unit for tempera. Description This sets the language and units of measurement displayed on the printer's screen.
4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values Procedure ➊ ➋ MENU SUB MENU Press Press . several times. SUB MENU FACTORY DEFAULT Press Press Press . several times. to execute. Description This menu returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults. However, the settings for [LANGUAGE], [LENGTH UNIT] and [TEMP. UNIT] are not returned to the factory defaults. Changing the Self-cleaning Settings Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ MENU SUB MENU Press Press .
4-7 Changing How the Media Heating System Operates Switching Off the Preheater, Print Heater, or Dryer Procedure ➊ ➋ PRE 45 45 OFF W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Use Press Press twice. to select the device. several times to select [OFF]. to enable the setting. Press Press . to go back to the original screen. Description This makes the temperature settings for the media heating system (preheater, print heater, and dryer), as well as switching these devices on or off.
4-7 Changing How the Media Heating System Operates Description This makes the temperature setting for the media heating system when is dark. "MENU" performs heating to the preset temperature at all times, without lowering the temperature when is dark. A setting of "35˚C" lowers the media heating system to a fixed temperature (35˚C) when is dark. This temperature setting cannot be changed. When the temperature is set at less than 35˚C, however, the temperature is maintained at the set value.
4-8 Recording the Amount of Remaining Media Displaying the Amount of Remaining Media on the Screen Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ MENU SHEET REMAIN Press Press . . SHEET REMAIN SET LENGTH Press Press . . Press Use Press . Press Press . to go back to the original screen. SET LENGTH 0.0 m 25.0 m W 2600 mm L 25.0 m to set the amount of media remaining. to enable the setting. The display is updated. SETUP SHEET L 25.0m If setup has not been performed, the set value flashes.
4-8 Recording the Amount of Remaining Media 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 you 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 to also set the [SHEET TYPE] menu item to "OPAQUE.
4-9 Viewing System Information Viewing the Serial Number, Firmware Version, and Other Information Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ MENU SYSTEM INFO. Press Press . several times. SYSTEM INFO. SERIAL NO. Press Use . SERIAL NO. ZS000001 Press . W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Press . to go back to the original screen. to choose the information you want to view. Description You can view the following information. [MODEL]: model name [SERIAL NO.
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4-10 Menu List Main menu Press To the [SHEET REMAIN] menu ☞ pp 80, 81 MENU PRESET To the [NAME] menu PRESET LOAD To the [NAME8] menu LOAD NAME1 LOAD NAME2 LOAD NAME3 LOAD NAME4 LOAD NAME5 LOAD NAME6 LOAD NAME7 LOAD NAME8 To the [NAME1] menu To the [NAME8] menu SAVE NAME1 PRESET SAVE SAVE NAME2 SAVE NAME3 SAVE NAME4 SAVE NAME5 SAVE NAME6 SAVE NAME7 SAVE NAME8 To the [NAME1] menu Continued 102 Continued Chapter 4 Feature Reference Continued
4-10 Menu List Continued Continued Continued To the [NAME8] menu PRESET NAME ☞ p 81 NAME NAME1 NAME _ NAME NAME2 NAME _ NAME NAME3 NAME _ NAME NAME4 NAME _ NAME NAME5 NAME _ NAME NAME6 NAME _ NAME NAME7 NAME _ NAME NAME8 NAME _ To the [LOAD] menu To the [NAME1] menu To the [DETAIL SETTING] menu ☞ pp 83, 84 MENU ADJUST BI-DIR ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT ADJUST BI-DIR SIMPLE SETTING SIMPLE SETTING 0 0 ADJUST BI-DIR DETAIL SETTING DETAIL SETTING TEST PRINT To the [SETTING] menu To
4-10 Menu List Continued ☞ p 82 MENU HEAD HEIGHT HEAD HEIGHT MIDDLE MIDDLE ☞ p 88 MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU SHEET TYPE SHEET TYPE OPAQUE OPAQUE ☞ p 88 SUB MENU SHEET WIDTH SHEET WIDTH 1910 mm 1910 mm ☞ p 88 SUB MENU SHEET POS. SHEET POS. SAVE To the [MAINTENANCE] menu To the [CANCEL] menu SHEET POS. CANCEL To the [SAVE] menu ☞ p 90 SUB MENU VACUUM POWER VACUUM POWER AUTO AUTO ☞ p 90 SUB MENU FULL WIDTH S FULL WIDTH S FULL FULL ☞ p 91 SUB MENU PERIODIC CL. PERIODIC CL.
4-10 Menu List Continued Continued Continued To the [DRAIN BOTTLE] menu SUB MENU MAINTENANCE ☞ p 64 MAINTENANCE CLEANING To the [SHEET TYPE] menu ☞ p 68 MAINTENANCE REPLACE WIPER ☞ p 70 MAINTENANCE MAINTE. LIQUID ☞ p 58 MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE To the [CLEANING] menu To the [FIRMWARE] menu ☞ p 100 MENU SYSTEM INFO. SYSTEM INFO. MODEL MODEL AJ-1000 SYSTEM INFO. SERIAL NO. SERIAL NO. ZS000001 SYSTEM INFO. INK INK EXt Ink LcLm SYSTEM INFO. FIRMWARE FIRMWARE 1.
4-10 Menu List Language and Unit Menu Hold down and switch on the sub power. ☞ p 94 MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH ☞ p 94 LENGTH UNIT mm mm ☞ p 94 TEMP. UNIT C C SETUP SHEET Cleaning Menu Hold down Press for one second or longer To the [POWERFUL CL.] menu ☞ p 52 CLEANING NORMAL CL. NORMAL CL. 123456 ☞ p 62 CLEANING POWERFUL CL. POWERFUL CL. 123456 ☞ p 52 (Cleaning for all heads starts) To the [NORMAL CL.
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5-1 The Machine Doesn't Run The Printer Unit Doesn't Run Is the power switched on? Is media loaded correctly? Make sure the media is passed through the guide roller and dancer rollers correctly. Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power switch and make sure the sub power switch lights up. The Dryer Doesn't Warm Up Is illuminated? Printing is not performed when is not illuminated. Pull back the loading lever, close the front cover, and press .
5-2 Attractive Printing Is Impossible Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes Do the print heads show dot drop-out? Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out occurs. If dot drop-out is present, perform head cleaning. ☞ p 51 "Printing Tests and Cleaning" ☞ p 62 "When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective" Have you carried out feed correction? Large misalignment in the amount of feed of the media may result in printing that seems coarse or contains horizontal stripes.
5-2 Attractive Printing Is Impossible The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed Do the print heads contact the media? The height of the print heads may be too low. Also, if the media is not loaded and set up correctly, it may wrinkle or come loose and strike the heads. ☞ p 113 "Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable" ☞ p 82 "Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness" Are the print heads dirty? The following may cause ink to drip on the media during printing.
5-3 The Media Jams The Media Jams If an error message is displayed because the media has jammed, immediately correct the problem. Failure to do so may damage the print heads. ☞ p 116 [MOTOR ERROR CAP PRINT HEADS] ☞ p 116 [MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF] Is the media warped or wrinkled? Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling. Refer to the following and correct the problem. ☞ p 113 "Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable" Is the height of the print heads too low? Try raising the heads higher.
5-4 The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly Is media feed unstable? Various factors can make media feed unstable. Refer to the following and correct the problem.
5-5 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable A variety of problems can occur if the media feed is not smooth. This can cause such problems as poor printing quality, contact with the media by the print heads, misaligned positioning, media jams, or poor take-up.Take action as follows. The Media Is Not Straight Is the media loaded and set up straight and securely? Feed is not smooth when the media is not straight or tensioned unevenly on the left and right. Reload the media.
5-6 The Print Heads Stopped Moving If the print-head carriage stops over the platen, take action immediately to prevent the heads from drying out. What to Do First If the message [MOTOR ERROR CAP PRINT HEADS] appears, first eliminate the cause of the error, then press . When the heads have moved to the standby position (inside the right side cover), switch off the sub power. If the carriage doesn't move, switch the sub power off, then back on again. (If the media is jammed, then remove the media as well.
5-7 If a Message Appears These are the main messages that appear on the machine's display to prompt correct operation. They do not indicate any error. Follow the prompts and take action accordingly. [SET CARTRIDGE] [1■ 2■ 3■ 4■ ...] [SET HEAD HEIGHT TO ***, SURE?] Only a small amount of ink remains. Replace the cartridge indicated by the flashing number with a new cartridge. This appears when the height of the print heads is higher than the head height set on the computer.
5-8 If an Error Message Appears This describes the error messages that may appear on the machine's display, and how to take action to remedy the problem. If the action described here does not correct the problem, or if an error message not described here appear, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. [AVOIDING DRY-UP TURN POWER OFF] The print heads were forced to standby position to prevent them from drying out. Operation cannot be continued. Switch the sub power off, then back on.
5-8 If an Error Message Appears The media has jammed. Carefully remove the jammed media. The print heads may also be damaged. Perform head cleaning, then perform a printing test and check the results. The media was pulled with excessive force. Excessive tension was applied to the media, and additional action is necessary to recover from this state. First, move the loading lever to the rear and open the cover for the feed and take-up units.
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6-1 Usable Media Conditions for Usable Media Media width 1220 to 2641 mm (48 to 104 inches) Roll outer diameter ( A) Maximum 250 mm (9.8 inches) Paper pipe (core) inner diameter (B) 76.2 mm (3 inches) Media thickness (C) Maximum 1.0 mm (39 mil) Roll weight Maximum 100 kg (220 lb.) Other conditions Media such as the following cannot be used.
6-2 Printing Area Printing Area and Margins Media Approx. 1.8 m (6 feet) (*2) Media clamp 10 mm (0.4 in.) (*3) Approx. 20 mm (0.8 in.) (*3) Media clamp 10 mm (0.4 in.) (*3) Approx. 20 mm (0.8 in.) (*3) Printing area Left margin Right margin (*1) Approx. 1.8 m (6 feet) (*2) *1 The amount of margin can be changed by using . *2 Margin length required by the media take-up and feed systems.
6-3 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This is required when you seek maintenance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label or let it get dirty. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here.
6-4 Specifications AJ-1000 Printing method Loadable media width Printable area Ink Type Colors Resolution Printing speed Distance accuracy (*1) Roll outer diameter Media take-up system Roll weight Media feed system Roll outer diameter Roll weight (*2) Media dryer Piezo ink-jet method Ink-fixing device (*2) Preheater and print heater, setting range for the preset temperature: 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) Interface Power-saving function Power supply Voltage and frequency Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, automa
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