FJ-500 * FJ-400 USER'S MANUAL * This User's Manual is intended for FJ-500 and FJ-400. Thank you very much for purchasing the FJ-500/400. • 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.
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Table of Contents To Ensure Safe Use .......................................... 2 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ............................................................. 4 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ................... 5 À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil ........................................ 8 1 Introduction 1-1 1-2 Part Names ......................................................... 9 Front View .................................................. 10 Rear View ..............
To Ensure Safe Use About and 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. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.
Do not injure or modify the electrical power cord, nor subject it to excessive bends, twists, pulls, binding, or pinching, nor place any object of weight on it. When unplugging the electrical power cord from the power outlet, grasp the plug, not the cord. Unplugging by pulling the cord may damage it, leading to fire or electrocution. Doing so may damage the electrical power cord, leading to electrocution or fire. Do not attempt to unplug the power cord with wet hands.
Do not place hands within the space to the front of the unit while in operation. If ink contacts the eyes, flush immediately with water. Doing so may result in injury. When closing the front cover, be careful not to pinch your fingers. Store ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Doing so may result in injury. About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location and content of these messages.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Avis sur les avertissements Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en 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.
Ne pas utiliser avec une fiche ou un fil électrique endommagé ou avec une prise mal fixée. Débrancher le fil lorsque l'appareil reste inutilisé pendant une longue période. Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer un incendie ou une électrocution. Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer des décharges électriques, une électrocution ou un incendie dû à une détérioration de l'isolation électrique. Ne pas endommager ou modifier le fil électrique.
Le rouleau doit être placé à une position adéquate. Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer la chute du rouleau et causer des blessures. Ne pas toucher le bout de la lame séparatrice avec les doigts. Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer des blessures. Ne pas mettre les mains dans l'espace du devant quand l'appareil est en marche. Débloquer le mécanisme d'arrêt des roulettes du support avant de le déplacer. Sinon l'appareil pourrait se renverser et provoquer des blessures.
À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil Ces étiquettes sont collées à l'extérieur de l'appareil. Les dessins suivants indiquent l'endroit et le contenu des messages. Manipuler avec précaution pour éviter de se coincer les doigts lors de la fermeture du couvercle de devant. Ne pas mettre les mains dans l'espace devant l'élément quand celui-ci est en marche.
1 Introduction 1 Introduction * In this manual, sections that explain commons points for the FJ-500/400 use only illustrations of the FJ-500. Some details of the FJ400 differ from the figure. 1-1 Part Names NOTICE If you will leave the printing head being uncapped for a long time (for example, open the front cover while printing is made on the middle of platen), printing heads may get clogging and, in some case it results unrecoverable damage to the printing head.
1 Introduction Front View Front cover If the cover is opened while in operation, it will execute an emergency stop.
1 Introduction Side View Main power switch Power connector Inside the Front Cover Carriage When not printing, this stays inside the cover.
1 Introduction Operation Panel For more information about the keys, take a look at "4-5 Description of Keys and Display Menus". Display This show the various setting menus, and messages. [PRINT QUALITY] key SETUP LED [SETUP] key [CLEANING] key PAUSE LED [PAUSE] key [SHEET CUT] key BASE POINT LED [BASE POINT] key Arrow key ([ ] [ ] [ [MENU] key BUSY LED This flashes while data is being received from the host computer.
1 Introduction 1-2 Making the Connections NOTICE Use only with a power supply of the same rating as indicated on the unit. Ground the unit with the ground wire. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Failure to do so may result in risk of electrical shock in the even of a mechanical problem Before connecting the cable, make sure the computer's power and the FJ-500/400's main power switch are switched off.
1 Introduction Connecting the Cable RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector Parallel connector * Cables are available separately. One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected. For IBM PC or PC compatibles Parallel connector Secure the cable in place with the clips. Parallel connector Parallel interface cable (compliant with IEEE1284) For Macintosh Connection to a Macintosh requires optional items such as an expansion card or special cable.
1 Introduction For a network connection RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector Ethernet Network cable (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) * Various settings are required when using the FJ-500/400 in a network environment. For more information, see the following materials.
2 Basic Operation 2 Basic Operation 2-1 Installing Ink Cartridges Store ink cartridges out of the reach of children. NOTICE If ink contacts the eyes, flush immediately with water. Do not remove any ink cartridges except when shipping the FJ-500/400. If ink runs out, replace with a special ink cartridge of the same type and color of ink (see "3-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges"). Do not attempt to refill and reuse an empty ink cartridge.
2 Basic Operation Before You Install the Ink Cartridges Choose the plate mounting surface of the ink-cartridge port that matches the ink color of the cartridge you are installing. If the plate surface on the left side is changed, the ink cartridge that you can install also changes. Ink cartridge ports PIGMENT = pigmented ink DYE = dye-based ink When inserting the cartridge, make sure that it is inserted into the correct slot for that color.
2 Basic Operation Turn Over the Plate 1 Remove the two screws shown in the figure. 2 Pull out the plate toward the front of the machine. 3 Turn over the plate. 4 Insert the plate. 5 18 Attach the screws.
2 Basic Operation Install the Ink Cartridges Insert each ink cartridge into the corresponding ink-cartridge port. Insert it firmly, as far as it will go. PIGMENT = Pigmented ink DYE = Dye-based ink Before you insert a cartridge, make sure the ink color matches the slot where it is to be inserted. When you have finished installing the ink cartridges, make the settings on the machine for the type of ink to match the installed inks.
2 Basic Operation 2-2 Powerup Be sure to mount the drain bottle before turning on the power. 1 When you're using the machine for the first time, turn on the main power switch on the side of the unit. Switch to "I" * Leave the main power switch on, and in daily use, use the sub power switch to turn the power on and off. 2 Press the [POWER] key (the sub power switch) on the operation panel.
2 Basic Operation 2-3 Loading the Material NOTICE Load roll material at the proper position. When closing the front cover, be careful not to pinch your fingers. Otherwise the roll may fall, resulting in injury. Doing so may result in injury. Before loading roll material, be sure to install the media guide. Acceptable material widths FJ-500 210 to 1371 mm (8-5/16 to 54 in.) FJ-400 210 to 1117 mm (8-5/16 to 44 in.) Loading Roll Material Media cover 1 Remove the media cover.
2 Basic Operation 4 5 Fit the hole on the left side of the roll material all the way onto the left-hand media flange. Fit the right-hand media flange all the way into the hole on the right-hand side of the roll material, and tighten the retainer screw to secure in place. Left-hand media flange 6 Roll material Pass the end of the material through the unit from back to front. Pull out material until the sensor is hidden from view.
2 Basic Operation Loading Sheet Material 1 Remove the left-hand media flange at the back of the unit. Move the right-hand media flange at the back of the unit to a position where it does not touch the loaded material. 2 Pass the material between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers. 3 Line up the right-hand side of the material with the guide line, and line up the front edge of the material with the reflective tape.
2 Basic Operation - When transparent material is loaded, it is necessary to set [SHEET TYPE] to [CLEAR]. For more information, see "4-6 What to Do If..." ( [SHEET SET ERROR SET AGAIN] appears and the material cannot be detected even when the [SETUP] key is pressed). - When loading thicker material or material that is prone to warping, it may be necessary to adjust the head height. For more information, see "4-2 Adjusting the Height of the Printing Head.
2 Basic Operation 2-4 Test Printing Before starting to print, carry out a Test print to check the state of the head. Problems such as missing dots may reduce the printing quality. If the test results show a problem, carry out head cleaning to restore the head to its normal state. 1 2 Load a material, then close the front cover. Press the [CLEANING] key to execute [TEST PRINT]. CLEANING TEST PRINT Press the [ENTER] key to print a test pattern.
2 Basic Operation 2-5 Printing NOTICE Opening the front cover while printing is in progress causes an emergency stop. This means that printing may not be carried out correctly even if operation is resumed, due to drop-out or misalignment of the image. To pause printing for any other reason than an emergency stop, press the [PAUSE] key. Note pressing the [PAUSE] key to pause operation may result in differing image quality before and after the pause.
2 Basic Operation Pausing Printing Operations Press the [PAUSE] key. The PAUSE LED lights up To resume printing The PAUSE LED goes out Press the [PAUSE] key again. Stopping Printing Operations 1 Press the [PAUSE] key. 2 Halt transmission of printing instructions from the computer. 3 Hold down the [SETUP] key for one second or longer. Any remaining data is cleared.
2 Basic Operation If ink runs out during printing If ink runs out during printing, a warning beep sounds and the screen shown in the figure appears. Replace the ink cartridge. Ignoring the message and continuing printing without replacing the ink may adversely affect image quality, resulting in faintness or other problems. O___G K __C _c M _m _ Y __ The "___" for the ink that has run out flashes. The letter indicates the color of the ink.
2 Basic Operation Setting the Printing Mode Setting the Printing Mode and Printing Direction Before start to print, set the printing mode and printing direction. On the control panel, press the [PRINT QUALITY] key and specify the printing mode and direction of printing. - When you can make the settings for the printing mode and printing direction on the computer, the computer's settings take priority. - The optimal printing mode differs according to the material you are using.
2 Basic Operation How to Set the [PRINT QUALITY] Menu 1 Press the [PRINT QUALITY] key. 2 Use the [ mode. 3 Press the [ ] key to make the setting for the printing direction. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to display the printing direction, then press the [ENTER] key.
2 Basic Operation Printing at the Desired Location This sets the location where printing starts. When [SHEET TYPE] is set to [OPAQUE], the width of the printing area is set automatically (see "4-3 Printing Area"). To determine the desired printing area, follow the steps in "Setting the printing area in the left-right direction (the direction of carriage movement)" to set the width of the printing area.
2 Basic Operation Specifying a location in the left-right direction (the direction of carriage movement) 1 Press the [ ] key to move the carriage to the present starting location for printing in the left-right direction. Starting location for printing in the left and right direction 2 Right-hand edge of the material Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the marker to the new print-start position. Marker 3 Press the [BASE POINT] key.
2 Basic Operation Setting the printing area in the left-right direction (the direction of carriage movement) * This can be set only at the time of material setup. 1 Press the [MENU] key and [ screen shown in the figure. 2 Press the [ figure. 3 Press the [ ] key to display the screen shown in the figure. When you do this, the carriage moves to the right edge of the printing area.
2 Basic Operation 7 Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the marker at the right edge of the carriage to the location you want to make the left edge of the printing area. Press the [ENTER] key to lock in the setting the left-hand edge with an audible beep. Marker 8 Press the [ ] key to display the screen shown in the figure. When you do this, the carriage returns to the standby position.
2 Basic Operation Making Corrections for Printing Feed Correction This corrects for errors in the amount of feed of the grit rollers due the type of material. Be sure to make this setting when you have replaced the material with a different type. Correcting the amount of feed improves the dot-positioning accuracy in the feed direction, which can help enhance image quality.
2 Basic Operation Bidirectional Correction * Only when the printing direction at the [PRINT QUALITY] menu has been set to [BI-DIRECTION] (bidirectional) This adjusts slippage when performing bidirectional printing. Make this adjustment when you have replaced the material with a different type or adjusted the head height. 1 Press the [MENU] key and [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. 2 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display.
2 Basic Operation 2-6 Ending Printing Operations Remove the Material 1 If you wish to cut off the piece of the rolled material containing the printed area, press the [SHEET CUT] key. Hold down for about 1 second. The piece is cut off at the present location of the printing-start line. * This operation isn't necessary when sending a material-cutting command from the computer to separate the material automatically. 2 When the SETUP LED is lighted, hold down the [SETUP] key for at least one second.
2 Basic Operation When sending a material-cutting command from the computer to separate the material automatically On the computer, set the material-cutting command to "enabled." The material-separating location during continuous printing Start of the next printing operation 70 mm (2-13/16 in.) End of printing Location where separated 70 mm (2-13/16 in.) Margin (setting on the computer) 2-7 When Not in Use...
2 Basic Operation Power Off in Daily Operation 1 If the SETUP LED is lighted, press the [SETUP] key. Hold down for about 1 second. 2 Move the sheet loading lever toward the back of the unit and remove the material. 3 Press the [POWER] key to switch off the power. The carriage moves to the standby position and the head is capped. If the carriage is already at the standby position, no movement takes place.
3 Maintenance 3 Maintenance 3-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges Store ink cartridges out of the reach of children. NOTICE If ink contacts the eyes, flush immediately with water. Do not remove any ink cartridges except when shipping the FJ-500/400. Use only the type of filled ink specified for the machine. If ink runs out, replace immediately with an ink cartridge designed especially for the FJ-500/400. Do not attempt to refill and reuse an empty ink cartridge.
3 Maintenance 1 Remove the ink cartridge from the ink-cartridge port. Ink cartridge ports PIGMENT = pigment ink 2 DYE = dye ink Insert new ink cartridge. Use only the type of filled ink specified for the machine. If ink cartridges other than the filled type are installed, printing with the correct color blending will not be performed. The present ink type is displayed when the power is turned on. - INK NOT FILLED: No ink is filled. Roland FJ-500 Ver.1.
3 Maintenance 3-2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level You can use [INK REMAINING] on the display menu to check how much ink is left after the ink cartridges have been installed. Use this information as a guide for replacing the ink cartridges. If a partially used ink cartridge is removed and reinstalled, or if a partially used ink cartridge is installed, the cartridge is taken to be unused, and the displaced amount of remaining ink is not true.
3 Maintenance 1 Press the [CLEANING] key, then press the [ ] key to display the screen shown in the figure. Press the [ENTER] key to start head cleaning. You can choose to perform cleaning of only the right head or only the left head by pressing the [ ] key more times. Press the [ENTER] key to start head cleaning. 2 When head cleaning ends, press the [ ] key to display the screen shown in the figure. Press the [ENTER] key to start the printing test.
3 Maintenance If Performing Cleaning Several Times at the [POWERFUL] Menu Does Not Correct the Drop-out Problem If performing cleaning several times at the [POWERFUL] menu does not correct the image drop-out problem, use the included cleaning kit. For information on how to use the cleaning kit, refer to the following section, "Using the Cleaning Kit to Clean the Printing Heads.
3 Maintenance Overview of the Cleaning Method 1) Switch off the power. 2) Detach the cover. 3) Move the carriage away from standby position. 4) Clean the heads (on the left and right sides) and the hooks inside the carriage, and clean between the hooks and the heads. Carriage Hook Wipe away soiling on all four sides (the metal areas). Left-hand head Right-hand head Ink nozzles (at bottom area of each head) * Do not touch these areas.
3 Maintenance Performing Cleaning NOTICE When attaching or detaching the cover, hold it only at the specified location. Also, before starting cleaning, be sure to detach the cover. It may be damaged if dropped. When performing cleaning, do not touch any area other than the specified locations. Doing so may damage the equipment. 1 After pressing the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power, turn off the main power switch. The POWER LED goes out Switch to "O" 2 Open the front cover.
3 Maintenance 6 Pull out the carriage in the direction shown in the figure. You may need to apply slight force to move it. Carriage 7 Insert a cleaning stick into the space shown in the figure. Cleaning stick 8 Move the carriage to a location where the cleaning stick reaches the left-hand side surface of the left-hand head, and wipe away any grime on the left-hand side surface (the metal area) of the left-hand head. Left-hand side Wipe away any grime on the metal area.
3 Maintenance NOTICE Do not touch the ink nozzle (at the bottom area of the head). Wipe only the silver-colored metal area. There is no need to apply force when wiping. You can remove dust by simply stroking the surface. Do not use a soiled cleaning stick. Use lint-free tissue or the like to remove grime adhering to a cleaning stick. Also, if a cleaning stick becomes extremely dirty, discard it and perform cleaning with a new one.
3 Maintenance 11 Bend a cleaning stick as shown in the figure. Cleaning stick 12 Insert the cleaning stick into the space shown in the figure as far as it will go. 13 Move the carriage to a location where the cleaning stick reaches the back surface of the left-hand head. While holding the tip of the cleaning stick against the back of the head, move the carriage to the left and right to wipe away grime. Left-hand head Back surface Wipe away any grime on the metal area.
3 Maintenance 14 Repeat steps 7 through 13 to clean the right-hand head in the same way. Wipe away soiling on all four sides (the metal areas). Right-hand head 15 Clean the hooks on the right side of the left and right heads (two places). Hooks Between the heads and the hooks 16 Wipe away any grime between the heads and the hooks (two places). 17 Pull the carriage by hand to move it to the left-hand side until the black rubber caps, sponges, and tubes can be seen.
3 Maintenance 18 Wipe away any grime adhering to the edges of the lefthand and right-hand rubber caps. Use the tip of the cleaning stick to scrape off grime. NOTICE Rubber caps (black) Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks. If no grime is present, do not touch the sponges inside the rubber caps. When removing grime adhering to the sponge inside a rubber cap, touch the sponge gently with the tip of the cleaning stick to pick up the grime.
3 Maintenance 21 If ink is oozing from the sponges shown in the figure (two places), replace them with new sponges. Use the included tweezers to pull them out from above. Sponges (for cleaning hooks) * If the sponge is not oozing ink, it doesn't need to be replaced. Skip ahead to step 24. 22 Orient a new sponge (included with the cleaning kit) as shown in the figure (lengthwise) and insert it. Pass the tab through the hole in the center of the sponge.
3 Maintenance 23 Use the tweezers to press down the sponge. Slowly press it downward until it makes contact. 24 Return the carriage to standby position. NOTICE Use the tweezers to press down the sponge. If allowed to stand with the carriage remaining away from standby position for a prolonged period, problems such as drying-out of the printing heads or dot drop-out during printing may occur. When finished cleaning, promptly return the carriage to standby position. Move inward until flush.
3 Maintenance 26 Attach the cover. 27 Close the front cover. 28 Turn on the main power switch at the side of the unit, then press the [POWER] key to switch on the sub power. 29 Screws (at two places) The POWER LED lights up Load the material. 30 Press the [CLEANING] key, then press the [ ] key to display the screen shown in the figure. Press the [ENTER] key, head cleaning starts. 31 When head cleaning ends, press the [ ] key to display the screen shown in the figure.
3 Maintenance 3-4 Changing the Type of Ink When changing the type of ink in use, follow the steps below to replace the ink. Ink replacement requires four optionally available cleaning cartridges. The amount of cleaning fluid used varies according to the area cleaned. You can perform cleaning four times per cleaning cartridge. * Due to the structure of the head, twice as much cleaning fluid is consumed as for other areas. You can perform cleaning seven times per cleaning cartridge.
3 Maintenance 5 When the display shown in the figure appears, discard the discharged ink in the drain bottle. * Be sure to discard the discharged ink. Attempting to replace the ink while discharged ink remains may cause discharged ink to overflow from the bottle. EMPTY 6 Attach the drain bottle and press the [ENTER] key. The colors for the ink cartridges to pull out flash according to the type of ink you are changing.
3 Maintenance 3-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink Dispose of ink in the drain bottle as described below. If any ink gets on your hands or clothing, wash it off as soon as possible. Ink stains may become difficult to remove if allowed to stand. 1 Press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power. 2 Remove the drain bottle and attach the bottom plug.
3 Maintenance 3-6 How to Replace the Separating Knife Do not touch the tip of the separating knife with your fingers. Make sure the power to the unit is off before attempting to replace the separating knife. Doing so may result in injury. Doing so may result in injury. NOTICE When replacing the knife, do not pull out the carriage. If the machine is allowed to stand for a prolonged period with the carriage pulled out, head clogging or even damage to the printing heads may occur.
3 Maintenance 4 Replace with a new knife. Positioning groove The knife is secured in place by the magnet. 5 Install the separating knife. (1) Grasp the screw portion and slowly insert it into the groove. (2) Tighten the screw. * Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip.
3 Maintenance 3-7 Cleaning NOTICE When performing cleaning, turn off the main power switch. * Before turning off the main power, press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power. Never lubricate the mechanisms. Do not clean with solvents (such as benzine or thinners). Periodically clean the platen. Attractive printing may become impossible if the platen is soiled. Do not touch the printing heads or allow the printing heads to come in contact with anything except ink.
3 Maintenance 3-8 When Moving the Unit... NOTICE When moving the unit, first carry out head washing, then secure the carriage in place. Head washing requires four optionally available cleaning cartridges. 1 If there is material loaded, hold down the [SETUP] key for 1 second or longer to cancel setup, then remove the material (see "2-6 Ending Printing Operations Remove the Material"). 2 Press the [MENU] key and [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display.
3 Maintenance 8 When head cleaning finishes, the sub power shuts of automatically. Switch off the main power switch. 9 Detach the power cord and the cable connecting the unit to the computer. 10 Remove the drain bottle and attach the bottom plug instead. Switch to "O" Drain bottle 11 62 Referring to "Unpacking and Repacking" on the packing carton, secure the carriage in place and pack the unit in the carton.
4 User's Reference 4 User's Reference 4-1 Materials * Use genuine media for the FJ-500/400. Conditions for Usable Materials A) Maximum material thickness : 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) (When head is raised) B) Maximum diameter for roll material : 180 mm (7-1/16 in.) (Surface to be printed must face outward) C) Core inner diameter for roll material: 50.8 mm or 76.2 mm (2 in. or 3 in.) D) Maximum weight for roll material : 20 kg (44.1 lb.
4 User's Reference 1 Open the front cover. 2 Press the [MENU] key and the [ screen shown in the figure. 3 Press the [ ] key to display the screen shown in the figure. When the screen shown in the figure appears, the carriage simultaneously moves to the left. ] key to display the MENU HEAD HEIGHT HEAD HEIGHT HIGH LOW Present setting displayed 4 Move the lever to adjust the height of the head. When you move the lever, the machine beeps and the screen display changes.
4 User's Reference 4-3 Printing Area The material's printable width (the direction of carriage movement) is determined by the width of the loaded material. When the [SETUP] key is pressed after loading the material, the width of the material is detected and the printing area appears on the display. The printing area is normally 10 mm (3/8 in.) inward from the respective left- and right-hand edges of the material.
4 User's Reference 4-4 Display Menus Flowchart For details about each of the menus, see the "4-5 Description of Keys and Display Menus." Selecting the language for screen messages MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH Roland FJ-500 Ver.1.00 When the power is turned on for the first time, or turned on after removing the ink Roland FJ-500 PIGMENT 8COLOR Use or to select. Press the [ENTER] key to enable the setting. MENU LANGUAGE JAPANESE Roland FJ-500 INK NOT FILLED RAISE THE HEAD No ink is filled.
4 User's Reference PRINT QUALITY NORMAL PRINT QUALITY BI-DIRECTION vPHOTO/vSUPER/vNORMAL/ SUPER/NORMAL/DRAFT UNI-DIRECTION/ BI-DIRECTION Use or to select. Press the [ENTER] key to enable the setting. CLEANING TEST PRINT Press the [ENTER] key to print a test pattern. * Not displayed during printing. CLEANING BOTH HEADS Press the [ENTER] key to perform head cleaning. CLEANING LEFT HEAD Press the [ENTER] key to perform head cleaning.
4 User's Reference MENU SHEET TYPE SHEET TYPE OPAQUE OPAQUE OPAQUE/CLEAR Displayed only when the material has been set up.
4 User's Reference [HEAD CLEANING] menu MENU INK CONTROL INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE EMPTY MODE LATER PROMPT LATER/PROMPT INK CONTROL FILL INK INK CONTROL PUMP UP INK CONTROL HEAD WASH INK CONTROL CHANGE INK SET CHANGE INK SET PIG. 8 DYE 4 PIG. 8/PIG. 4/DYE 4/PIG&DYE MENU ADJUST BI-DIR ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING SETTING 0 0 -20 to +20 (In steps of 1) MENU CALIBRATION CALIBRATION TEST PRINT CALIBRATION SETTING SETTING -0.10 -0.10 -2.0 to +2.0 (In steps of 0.
4 User's Reference 4-5 Description of Keys and Display Menus Description of Keys Key Top menu Submenu Setting range Default value — — This switches on and off the sub power . When the power is switched on, the POWER LED lights up. — — — — This detects the presence and the width of the material, and displays the printable width. The SETUP LED flashes while detection of material width is in progress. When setup finishes, the SETUP LED lights up continuously.
4 User's Reference Key Top menu Submenu CLEANING TESTPRINT BOTH HEADS LEFT HEAD RIGHT HEAD Setting range Default value This displays the [CLEANING] menu for cleaning of the printing head. Before starting to print, you can carry out a printing test to check the printing quality. You can perform cleaning while in any state. Note that [TEST PRINT] is not displayed while the printing is in progress. [TEST PRINT]: Performs a printing test. If there is a problem, then continue by carrying out cleaning.
4 User's Reference Description of Menus Pressing the [MENU] key enters the menu mode. Top menu Submenu Function SHEET TYPE — This is used to select either transparent or opaque material. Select [OPAQUE] when the material loaded on the unit is not transparent. When the material loaded on the unit is not transparent, select [OPAQUE]. When you are using transparent material or the printing area cannot be detected, select [CLEAR]. For more information, see "4-6 What to Do If...
4 User's Reference Top menu INK CONTROL ADJUST BI-DIR CARIBRATION Submenu Function [EMPTY MODE]: When replacement of the ink cartridge becomes necessary while printing is in progress, this setting determines whether printing continues or pauses. This setting is used when the ink cartridge cannot be changed immediately during printing, such as during unattended operation at night. [LATER] causes printing to continue without pause even if ink refilling becomes necessary.
4 User's Reference Top menu SLEEP Submenu — Function Setting range Default value This sets the time that elapses before the unit enters the SLEEP mode. The SLEEP mode is enabled when the FJ-500/400 has been inactive for a specified time. (When in the SLEEP mode, the POWER LED flashes once per second.) To release the SLEEP mode... - Touch any key on the control panel. - Send data from the computer (only when the SETUP LED is lit). - Open the front cover.
4 User's Reference 4-6 Network Connection The FJ-500/400 has a built-in print server (Roland-PrintServer) as a network interface. You can connect the print server to a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX network. When you use the print server, you can send printing data to the FJ-500/400 from anywhere on the network.
4 User's Reference Setup 1 Confirm the IP addresses of the computer and the print server. For a TCP/IP network that is already configured Consult your network administrator. For a TCP/IP network that is completely unconfigured * The explanations in this section assume that there is not connection to another network. Decide on the IP address of the computer sending data directly to the FJ-500/400 (Windows 98/95, Windows NT 4.0, or Macintosh) and the IP address of the print server.
4 User's Reference 2 Install TCP/IP on the computer and set the IP address. Settings for Windows 98/95 The following procedure describes how to enable the TCP/IP protocol and set the IP address on the computer. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) Quit all running programs. From the [Start] menu, point to [Settings] and choose [Control Panel]. Double-click the [Network] icon. Choose the [Configuration] tab. Click [Add]. Choose [Protocol]. Click [Add].
4 User's Reference 3 Verify the hardware address for the print server. The print server's hardware address is required to set the IP address for the print server. Check the label affixed to the FJ-500/400 and verify the hardware address. The explanations in this section use 00C0EB0001FF as the print server's hardware address. 4 Set the IP address for the print server. Settings for Windows 98/95 The following procedure describes how to set the IP address for the print server.
4 User's Reference Settings for Windows NT 4.0 The following procedure describes how to set the IP address for the print server. 1) From the [Start] menu, point to [Programs] and choose [Command Prompt]. 2) Run this: arp -s For the IP address, specify the IP address for the print server you decided on in "1 Confirm the IP addresses of the computer and the print server.
4 User's Reference 5 Check the response from the print server. For Windows 98/95 Click [Start]. Point to [Programs], then click [MS-DOS Prompt]. Run [ping ]. When the print server responds correctly, the results are like those shown in the figure. When the print server does not respond correctly, the results are like those shown in the figure. Investigate and eliminate the cause, so that the correct response is obtained.
4 User's Reference For Windows NT 4.0 Click [Start]. Point to [Programs], then click [Command Prompt]. Run [ping ]. When the print server responds correctly, the results are like those shown in the figure. When the print server does not respond correctly, the results are like those shown in the figure. Investigate and eliminate the cause, so that the correct response is obtained.
4 User's Reference 4-7 What to Do If... What to Do If... If the FJ-500/400 doesn't run... Is the power cord connected correctly? Connect the power cord included with the FJ-500/400 to the unit, and plug the other end securely into an electrical outlet. (See “1-2 Making the Connections” .) Is the FJ-500/400 power on? Turn on the power. (See “2-2 Powerup” .
4 User's Reference Verify the response from the print server (Roland-PrintServer). For more information about how to verify this, see below. For Windows "4-6 Network Connection Setup 5) Check the response from the print server." For Macintosh In the included "Roland-PrintServer for Macintosh Users," follow the instructions in "Setting the IP Address for the Print Server and Verifying the Network Connection." When there is a response from the print server The network connection is correct.
4 User's Reference Verifying the Computer's TCP/IP Settings Make sure there is no error in the computer's settings. For Windows 98/95 Click [Start]. Point to [Programs], then click [MS-DOS Prompt] and run [winipcfg.exe]. For Windows NT 4.0 Click [Start]. Point to [Programs], then click [Command Prompt] and run [ipconfig.exe]. For Macintosh From the [Apple] menu, choose [Control Panels], then click [TCP/IP]. 84 Choose the Ethernet adapter you are using.
4 User's Reference [SHEET SET ERROR SET AGAIN] appears and the material cannot be detected even when the [SETUP] key is pressed If the material loaded on the unit is transparent, then at the [SHEET TYPE] menu, select [CLEAR]. 1 Press the [MENU] key and [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. 2 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. 3 Use the [ ] and [ ] key to select [CLEAR], then press the [ENTER] key.
4 User's Reference Clean, attractive printing is impossible If drop-out occurs with printed images. Clean the printing heads (see "3-3 Cleaning the Printing Heads"). Is the surface of the platen dirty or scratched? Clean the platen (see “3-7 Cleaning”). Is the material dirty? Remove superficial soiling, then load the material. Is the material damaged? Clean, attractive printing is not possible if the material is damaged or warped. Use care to keep materials from being damaged while in storage.
4 User's Reference Has the printing area been set to fill the material entirely? When setting the printing area in the left-right direction (the direction of carriage movement) at the [PRINT AREA] menu, leave a margin on either side. If the printing area is set to extend all the way to the left right and right edges, a small amount of misalignment may result in printing beyond the edge of the material.
4 User's Reference Printed lines are misaligned [Example] OK: Correct Not OK: Single lines not produced If misalignment like in the example occurs when the printing direction for [PRINT QUALITY] has been set to [BI-DIRECTION] (bidirectional), then carry out correction at the [BIDIRECTION] menu (see "2-5 Printing - Making Corrections for Printing - Bidirectional Correction").
4 User's Reference To Return the Print Server (Roland-PrintServer) to Its Factory Defaults At times such as when you have lost track of the print server's IP address, return the print server's settings to their default values and make the settings again. 1) At the control panel, press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power. 2) Turn off the main power switch. 3) In the "Roland-PrintServer User Manual," follow the steps in "A.2.2. Functions of the Button.
4 User's Reference Messages Messages Meaning Action CLOSE THE COVER An operation command was given while the cover is open. Close the cover. SHEET NOT LOADED PRESS SETUP KEY Test printing was attempted with no material loaded. Load the material and try again. Press the [ENTER] key to continue. O___ G _c K __C___ M Ink has been used up. * The message at left indicates that the orange ink has been used up. Replace the empty ink cartridge. SET CARTRIDGE [OGcmKCMY] * An ink cartridge was removed.
4 User's Reference Messages Meaning Action MOTOR ERROR TURN OFF POWER A motor error occurred. Recovery from this problem is impossible. Use the POWER key to switch the power off and back on again. After rectifying the cause of the error (a material jam or the like), switch on the power. Do not leave the unit with the carriage not in standby position. TEMPERATURE IS TOO LOW The air temperature where installed is lower than the ambient temperature at which the unit can operate (approx.
4 User's Reference 4-8 Specifications FJ-500 FJ-400 Printing method Piezo ink-jet method Printing width 210 to 1361 mm (8-5/16 to 53-9/16 in.) 210 to 1107 mm (8-5/16 to 43-9/16 in.) Acceptable material widths 210 to 1371 mm (8-5/16 to 54 in.) 210 to 1117 mm (8-5/16 to 44 in.) Width of material that can be cut off 210 to 1371 mm (8-5/16 to 54 in.) 210 to 1117 mm (8-5/16 to 44 in.) Conditions for usable Maximum material thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.
4 User's Reference Interface Specifications Standard Bidirectional parallel interface (compliant with IEEE 1284: ECP mode) Input signals STROBE (1BIT), DATA (8BITS), SLCT IN, AUTO FEED, INIT Output signals BUSY (1BIT), ACK (1BIT), FAULT, SLCT, PERROR Level of input output signals TTL level Transmission method Asynchronous Parallel Connector Signal number Terminal number Signal number SLCT IN 36 18 HIGH*** HIGH* 35 17 GND NC 34 16 GND GND 33 15 NC FAULT 32 14 AUTO FEED INIT
4 User's Reference Network Interface Specifications * For detailed information about the network interface, take a look at the "Roland-PrintServer User Manual." Control Area 1. Button 2. Green, ready mode LED 3. Yellow LED receive data and error indicator 4. RJ-45 connector for 100Base-TX and 10Base-T 5.
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