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Contents Contents....................................................................................................................................... 4 To Ensure Safe Use..................................................................................................................... 7 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité.................................................................................................. 14 Important Notes on Handling and Use ..................................................
Contents Chapter 4 Feature Reference........................................................................................................... 67 4-1 Pausing or Canceling Output............................................................................................... 68 Canceling Output Before It Finishes......................................................................................................................................68 4-2 Setting the Location for Starting Output.................
Contents 4-12 Performing Maintenance.................................................................................................. 106 Draining Ink and Performing Internal Washing.............................................................................................................. 106 Draining Ink Remaining Inside the Machine................................................................................................................... 106 4-13 Menu List.....................................
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 CAUTION 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, cleaning fluid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic. WARNING If you’re using a model that uses ECO-SOL MAX ink, keep open flame away from the work area. Ink and discharged fluid are flammable. Never store ink, cleaning fluid, or discharged fluid in any of the following locations.
To Ensure Safe Use This machine weighs 160 kg (353 lb.). Media weighs 30 kg (66 lb.). WARNING Install the machine in a location that is level, stable, and able to bear the weight of the machine. The total weight of the machine may reach 160 kg (353 lb.) or more (120 kg (265 lb.) or more for the 30-inch model). Installation in an unsuitable location may cause a major accident, including tip over, fall, or collapse.
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: Pinching Hazard Be careful not to allow the fingers to become pinched when loading media or closing covers. 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.
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, les liquides nettoyants et les liquides usées sont inflammables et toxiques ATTENTION S’il s’agit d’un modèle qui utilise l’encre ECO-SOL MAX, 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 160 kg (353 lb.) Le poids du support est de 30 kg (66 lb.) ATTENTION Installer l'appareil à un endroit stable et plat et capable de supporter son poids. Le poids total de l’appareil peut être de 160 kg (353 lb.) ou plus (120 kg (265 lb.) ou plus pour le modèle de 30 pouces). Installer l'appareil à un endroit inapproprié peut provoquer un accident grave comme le renversement, la chute ou l'écrasement.
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 : Risque de pincement Faire attention de ne pas coincer les doigts pendant le chargement du support ou lors de la fermeture du couvercle.
Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to observe the following important points. Failure to observe them may not only result in loss of performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. Printer Unit This machine is a precision device. Handle carefully, and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force.
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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1-1 Introduction 1 Machine Features Introduction This is a signmaking machine that adds cutting features to a printer capable of high image quality, for a machine that can accommodate a wide variety of uses, ranging from the creation of stickers and cut-out text and small-lot label printing to the production of panels, outdoor signs, and more. This makes possible not only use as either a printer or a cutting machine, but also enables consecutive printing and cutting.
1-2 Part Names and Functions You operate this when you load media. Front cover Be sure to close this when you perform output. Side cover Introduction Loading lever 1 Printer Unit Operation panel You use this to perform variYou remove this when you ous operations. perform maintenance. P. 27, "Operation Panel" Drain bottle Maintenance cover This collects drained ink and other such fluids. Dis card any collected fluid before it overflows.
1-2 Part Names and Functions 1 Grit patterns Introduction Grit rollers These rollers feed out media toward the front of the machine. These indicate the locations of the grit rollers. The pinch rollers must always be placed within the area indicated by each of these patterns. Left and right pinch rollers These clamp the media when the loading lever is lowered. Middle pinch rollers These are detachable and remountable pinch rollers.
1-2 Part Names and Functions 1 Operation Panel Introduction HEATER light Display screen This flashes while the media heating system is warming up, changing to a steadily lighted state when the preset temperature is reached. This displays various setting menus and other informa tion. BASE POINT light This lights up when the base point (the output-start location) has been set. PAUSE key This pauses printing operation. This lights up when operation is paused.
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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. When using the machine, you switch both on in this sequence: first the main power, then the sub power. Whenever output is finished, switch off the sub power. Also, raise the loading lever. Leave the main power switch on at all times, never switching it off. WARNING When output is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch off the sub power.
2-1 Switching the Power On and Off The Power-saving Feature (Sleep Mode) 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. When the machine is in the sleep mode, the sub power switch flashes slowly.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Loading Media Media may be of one of two types: media wound onto a paper tube (called “roll media”) and media not rolled in this way (called “sheet media”). This section explains how to load media, using roll media as an example. For information on how to load sheet media, refer to the page indicated below. P. 82, "How to Load Sheet Media" CAUTION Load roll media correctly. Otherwise the media may fall and cause injury.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Place the roll media on the shafts and position its left and right edges to match the grit patterns. Be sure to ensure the media is within this range. 20 mm or more 20 mm or more 2 Operation Secure the stoppers in place in alignment with the width of the media. Make sure the media flanges are straight. Correct media feed is impossible if either of the media flanges is at an angle.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Make sure both edges of the media are above the grit rollers, then place pinch rollers over all grit rollers covered by the media. Placing the pinch rollers inside each of the grit patterns ensures that they are positioned above the grit rollers. Be sure to place the left and right pinch rollers (affixed with blue stickers) at the edges of the media. Arrange the middle pinch rollers above all the grit rollers that lie between the left and right pinch rollers.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 2. Secure the media in place so that it is without slack. 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. 2 Operation OK Not OK Lower the loading lever to hold the media in place. starts to flash, and then the screen shown in the figure appears.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 3. Clamp the edges of the media with the media clamp. Move the media clamps as shown in the figure below. 2 Operation Left media clamps Line up the edge of the media with the centers of the holes. Close the front cover. W1200mm 36 Right media clamps Line up the edge of the media with the centers of the holes. When initialization ends, remains steadily lighted, and the printable width is displayed. This completes loading of the media.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Important Note When Using the Media Clamps Set the media clamps at the correct locations. If they are not set at the correct locations, the media may catch, preventing successful printing. As printing proceeds, the media may move to the left or right and touch or come loose from the media 2 clamps. After about 1 m (3 ft.) of media has been fed, check the positioning of the media clamps.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Cutting Off the Media Procedure 2 Close the front cover. lights up. Make sure Press Press FUNCTION SHEET CUT Press . several times. . Operation The media is cut off. The cutoff location on the media is as shown in the figure below. Blade protector The media is fed to the front. Press Blade protector The media is cut off here. .
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. WARNING Operation WARNING 2 Print heater This heater is used mainly to improve ink adhesion. Dryer You use this to speed up drying of the ink. Caution: high temperatures The platen and dryer become hot.
2-3 Settings for 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 Print heater 2 You use this mainly to improve ink adhesion and inhibit smudging. If the ink forms lumps or smudges, raise the temperature.
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 media heating system, then follow the steps below. This procedure enables the machine to receive data from the computer and perform output. When printing data that includes cutting paths is received, you can also carry out cutting immediately after performing printing.
2-4 Starting output Printing Tests and Cleaning Before you carry out actual printing, we recommend performing a printing test to ensure no dot drop-out occurs. If dot drop-out occurs, perform cleaning. How to Perform a Printing Test 2 Operation FUNCTION CLEANING Press Press . . CLEANING TEST PRINT Press . Press . A test pattern is printed. You can freely set the location for printing the test pattern. P.
2-5 If Ink Runs Out Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure 1 W1200mm SETUP SHEET 2 3 4 Press Press . Press . Press to go back to the original screen. several times. Operation MENU INK REMAINING 2 Amount of ink remaining Much Cartridge slot number 1 2 3 4 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 Pull out the empty cartridge and immediately insert the new one. Replace with an item of identical type and color. 2 Operation Keep 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.
2-6 Performing Cutting To Perform Cutting To perform cutting, carry out the procedure described below. Move the media clamps to locations where they don’t clamp the media. Alternatively, remove the media clamps. Media clamps 2 Operation 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.
2-6 Performing Cutting Hints and Tips for Cutting Setting the [PREFEED] menu item to “ENABLE” makes the machine automatically feed out media and take it up again before cutting. This makes it unnecessary to run out media to the rear of the machine before the operation. P.
2-6 Performing Cutting Making the Setting for Blade Force Procedure FUNCTION CUT CONFIG Press Press . CUT CONFIG FORCE Press Press . FORCE 50 gf 60 gf Press Use . FORCE 60 gf 60 gf W1200mm SETUP SHEET several times. 2 to enter the value. Operation Press several times. . This completes the settings. Press to go back to the original screen. At the [CUT CONFIG] menu, you can also make settings for other cutting conditions in addition to the blade force.
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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. 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 Press Resetting the discharged-fluid counter after disposal makes the message shown in the figure disappear. 1. Choose the "DRAIN BOTTLE" menu item.
3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance 3. Attach the emptied bottle and reset the discharged-fluid count. RESET DRAIN COUNTER Press . MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE Press a second time. W1200mm SETUP SHEET Press to go back to the original screen. WARNING CAUTION The screen shown in the figure appears. Never place discharged fluid near open flame. Doing so may cause fire.
3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance 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. Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads Daily Care and Maintenance Perform maintenance using the machine's head cleaning feature. P. 42, "Printing Tests and Cleaning," p.
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 "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. 1. Choose "medium cleaning" or "powerful cleaning." FUNCTION CLEANING Press Press . several times.
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 Open the front cover and remove the maintenance cover. Screw Maintenance cover Screw Screw Close the front cover and press NOW PROCESSING.. 3 The print-head carriage moves to the left side of the machine, and then the screen shown in the figure appears. CLOSE FRONT COVER Open the front cover. FINISHED? Preparations are complete when this screen appears. 2. Remove the side cover. Remove the side cover.
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. Gently stroke the sponge. Never rub with force. 3 Maintenance and Adjustment Area to clean Area to clean Area to clean 4.
3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Close the front cover. . Press CLEANING... >> The print-head carriage moves to the right side of the machine, and then the screen shown in the figure appears. CLOSE MAINTENANCE COVER Open the front cover and attach the maintenance cover. Screw Screw 3 Maintenance cover Screw Close the front cover. . Press SETUP SHEET Press to go back to the original screen. 5. Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure.
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. MAINTENANCE REPLACE WIPER Press CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by the following instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury. 1. Display the [REPLACE WIPER] menu.
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Preparations are complete when this screen appears. FINISHED? 2. Replace the wipers. Use the included tweezers. Detach the old wipers. Detach the hook and pull up and out. Insert the new wipers. 3 Rubber surface toward the front Attach the hook.
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts 3. Reattach the side cover, and quit the wiper replacement mode. Attach the side cover. Screws Side cover Hook 3 Press CLEANING... >> Maintenance and Adjustment After the process to quit the wiper replacement mode, the screen shown in the figure appears. MAINTENANCE REPLACE WIPER . SETUP SHEET Press to go back to the original screen. Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure. P.
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts MAINTENANCE REPLACE KNIFE Press Press . several times. Press . The cutting carriage moves to a location where blade replacement is possible, and then the screen shown in the figure appears. Open the front cover. FINISHED? Preparations are complete when this screen appears. 2. Replace the blade. Remove the blade holder. 3 Remove the old blade. Install a new blade. Press this pin.
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Support the screw from below and insert the blade holder. Insert until the collar is flush with the surface. Screw Tighten the screw. Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose. 3 Maintenance and Adjustment 3. Quit the blade replacement mode. W1200mm SETUP SHEET Close the front cover. . Press to go back to the original screen.
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts CAUTION Never touch the tip of the separating knife with your fingers. Doing so may result in injury. 1. Enter the blade replacement mode. MENU SUB MENU Press Press . several times. SUB MENU MAINTENANCE Press Press . . MAINTENANCE REPLACE KNIFE Press Press . several times. Press . Open the front cover. Preparations are complete when this screen appears. 2. Replace the separating knife. Remove the separating knife.
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Install a new knife. The knife is secured in place by the magnet. Magnet Positioning groove Slowly insert it into the groove. Tighten the screw. 3 Maintenance and Adjustment Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip out of position at this time. 3. Quit the blade replacement mode. 64 W1200mm SETUP SHEET Close the front cover. . Press to go back to the original screen.
3-5 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period 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.
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4-1 Pausing or Canceling Output Canceling Output Before It Finishes Procedure TO CANCEL, HOLD DOWN PAUSE KEY Hold down Press . The screen shown in the figure appears. for one second or longer. Stop sending output data from the computer. Description pauses printing and cutting. Pressing a second time here makes output resume, but in the case of printing, horizontal bands are produced at the place where output stopped. We do not recommend resuming printing.
4-2 Setting the Location for Starting Output Setting the Output-start Location Procedure Use to move the cutting carriage. Align the center of the blade with the new output-start location. Printing area Output-start location Feed-direction start location Scan-direction start location FUNCTION BASE POINT Press . W1100mm B Press to save. Scan-direction Description You can set the output-start location at any location you prefer.
4-3 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media Saving Optimized Media Settings As Preset Values Procedure MENU PRESET Press . PRESET SAVE Press Press . . SAVE NAME1 Press Use Press . Press to go back to the original screen. to select any one from "NAME1" to "NAME8." to save. .
4-3 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media Loading a Saved Preset Procedure MENU PRESET Press . LOAD NAME1 Press Use load. twice. SETUP SHEET Press to load. to select the name of a preset you want to 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 or Cutting to Match Media Thickness Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness (54-inch Model Only) Procedure MENU HEAD HEIGHT Press Press . several times. HEAD HEIGHT LOW LOW Press . Open the front cover. Move the height-adjustment lever to adjust the head height. High Low (Standard) Height-adjustment lever Move firmly, until it stops. MENU HEAD HEIGHT Close the front cover.
4-4 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure 1. Print a test pattern. MENU ADJUST BI-DIR Press Press . . DETAIL SETTING TEST PRINT Press Press . to start printing. 2. Read the correction values from the test pattern. Choose the value that produces the least misalignment. Test pattern Simple Correction-value scale Current correction value Press . SIMPLE SETTING -6 0 Press Use Press .
4-4 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely Procedure 1. Print a test pattern. MENU ADJUST BI-DIR Press Press . . ADJUST BI-DIR DETAIL SETTING Press Press . . DETAIL SETTING TEST PRINT Press Press . to start printing. 2. Read the correction values from the test pattern. Choose the value that produces the least misalignment. Test pattern H1 H2 NO.1 H1 NO.4 H2 H1 NO.
4-4 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness H1 0 H2 0 DETAIL SETTING SETTING NO.4 H1 0 H2 0 Press . to select. Use to set the corUse rection value. to finish making the settings for [SETTING NO.3]. Press Press . Press . to select. Use to set the corUse rection value. to finish making the settings for [SETTING NO.4]. Press 4. Go back to the original screen. W1200mm Press to go back to the original screen.
4-4 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness 3. Enter the correction value. SETTING 0.00% -0.40% Press Press Use Press . . to make the setting for the correction value. to enable the setting. 4. Go back to the original screen. W1200mm Press to go back to the original screen. Description The movement distance of media experiences subtle changes due to the thickness of the media and the temperature of the media heating system.
4-4 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness W1200mm SETUP SHEET Press to go back to the original screen. Description The movement distance of 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. However, when you’re performing printing followed by cutting, be sure to set the correction value to “0.
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Using Transparent Media Procedure MENU SUB MENU Press Press . several times. EDGE DETECTION ENABLE DISABLE Press Use twice. SETUP SHEET Press to enable the setting. to select "DISABLE." The settings are changed and the screen shown in the figure appears. Description This setting enables or disables detection of the leading and trailing edges of the media. It is normally set to "ENABLE." When transparent media is loaded, set it to "DISABLE.
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Default Setting [SCAN INTERVAL]: OFF Preventing Media from Coming Loose Procedure MENU SUB MENU Press Press . several times. SUB MENU VACUUM POWER Press Press . twice. VACUUM POWER AUTO 90% Press Use Press . W1200mm SETUP SHEET Press to go back to the original screen. to set the value. to enable the setting. Description 4 The platen uses suction to grip the media and keep it stable.
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media W1200mm SETUP SHEET Press 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.
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Printing Media That Warps Easily Procedure 1. Change the setting for the [MEDIA CLAMP] menu item to [LONG]. MENU MEDIA CLAMP Press Press . several times. MEDIA CLAMP SHORT LONG Press Use Press . W1200mm SETUP SHEET Press to go back to the original screen. to select "LONG." to enable the setting. 2. Replace the short media clamps with the long ones. Remove the short media clamps. Push here. Pull back while holding down the area.
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Description When you want to hold the media in place more securely, such as when you're printing media that warps easily, use the long media clamps to secure the edges of the media in place. Note that when you're attaching the long media clamps, be sure to make the setting described above so that the mediacutoff operation cannot be performed.
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Align the front edge of the media with the location shown in the figure. Align here Lower the loading lever to secure the media in place. If you're performing printing, attach the media clamps and close the front cover. See also the following pages. P. 32, "Loading Media," step 3.
4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates Executing Environment Matching Automatically Procedure MENU CUTTING MENU Press Press . . CUTTING MENU AUTO ENV. MATCH Press Press . . AUTO ENV. MATCH ENABLE DISABLE Press Use Press . Press to select "ENABLE." to enable the setting. to go back to the original screen. 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).
4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates beep sounds but printing does not 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 Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode Procedure MENU SUB MENU Press Press . several times. SUB MENU SLEEP Press Press . several times. INTERVAL 30min Press Use Press twice.
4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates Changing the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement Procedure MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH Hold down Use Press . . LENGTH UNIT INCH mm Use Press TEMP. UNIT C Use perature. Press F and switch on the sub power. to select the display (menu) language. to select the measurement unit for length. to select to the measurement unit for tem- . Description This sets the language and units of measurement displayed on the display screen of the operation panel.
4-7 Changing the Ink-drying Method Switching Off the Print Heater and Dryer Procedure FUNCTION HEATER CONFIG Press Press . several times. HEATER CONFIG DRYER 34 C Press Use (dryer). . Press Use Press . Press to go back to the original screen. Current temperature of the dryer DRYER 35 C OFF Current preset temperature W1200mm SETUP SHEET to select [PRINT] (print heater) or [DRYER] to select “OFF.” to enable the setting.
4-7 Changing the Ink-drying Method Description This feature controls the temperature of the media heating system automatically when is dark. "MENU" performs heating to the preset temperature at all times, without lowering the temperature when "30°C" lowers the temperature of the media heating system to a fixed temperature (30°C) when is dark. "OFF" switches off the media heating system when is dark. is dark.
4-8 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Making the Cutting Conditions Set on the Machine Take Precedence Procedure MENU CUTTING MENU Press Press . . CUTTING MENU CUTTING PRIOR Press Press . several times. CUTTING PRIOR COMMAND MENU Press Use Press . W1200mm SETUP SHEET Press to go back to the original screen. to select "MENU." to enable the setting. Description You can also make the settings for the cutting conditions using the computer.
4-8 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Description This enables you to check and verify the settings for the cutting conditions using cutting-test results. P. 46, "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.
4-8 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Accurately Adjusting the Cutting-in Amount When you want to perform accurate and fine adjustment of the cutting-in amount, such as when cutting media with thin backing paper, you can obtain good results by adjusting the tip of the blade. Turn the cap portion of the blade holder to adjust the amount of blade extension. Each indicator tick corresponds to 0.1 millimeters, and adjustment for 0.5 millimeters can be made by rotating the cap one full turn.
4-8 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting PREFEED DISABLE W1200mm SETUP SHEET ENABLE Press Use Press . Press to go back to the original screen. to select "ENABLE." to enable the setting. 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.
4-8 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Cutting position Cutting position Printing position Printing position Cutting position and printing position are misaligned. Cutting position and printing position are aligned. 4. Print and cut a test pattern for setting the correction values. PRINT - CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT 2 Press Press . to execute. 5. From the test pattern, read the value at the location. Test pattern Check the value on the [SCAN] side.
4-8 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting 7. Check the results of adjustment. PRINT - CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT Press Press . to execute. If the printing and cutting lines are aligned, adjustment is complete. If further adjustment is needed, go back to step and fine-tune the adjustment. 6. Cutting position Printing position Cutting position and printing position are aligned.
4-9 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately To Perform Printing and Cutting Separately When you remove printed media and then reload it and perform cutting, you carry out alignment to prevent misalignment of the printing results and the cut lines. You do this at times such as when, for example, you perform lamination or other processing after printing, then reload the media and perform cutting. At such times, you perform printing with crop marks.
4-9 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately Aligning Automatically and Cutting When you make the setting for reading crop marks when sending cutting data from the computer, alignment is performed with the presence or absence of crop marks determined automatically. For information on how to make the setting, refer to the documentation for the software RIP you're using. Procedure Load the media. Crop marks Blade protection Angled no more than 5 degrees. Otherwise alignment becomes impossible.
4-9 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately 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 lengthy media, we recommend performing output with the data separated into sizes that are as short as possible. With large sizes, error due to warping and the like increases, making smooth detection impossible.
4-9 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately 2. Set the align points. Use the figure. BASE POINT ALIGN POINT 1 to align the center of the blade with the location shown in Press Press . . Press Press . to go back to the original screen. The number of the align point you set is automatically determined. W1100 mm B1 This indicates that the base point and align point 1 have been set. 4 Repeat steps through to specify other align points as required.
4-9 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately 2. Execute the [ADJUST BI-DIR] menu item. Load the media. P. 32, "Loading Media," p. 82, "How to Load Sheet Media" Perform bidirectional adjustment. P. 73, "Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing," p. 74, "Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely" 3. Print a test pattern and cut it. MENU CUTTING MENU Press Press . . CUTTING MENU CROP - CUT ADJ. Press Press . . CROP - CUT ADJ.
4-9 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately 6. Enter the correction value you read. CROP - CUT ADJ. SETTING Press . F :- 0.30 S : 0.00 Press Use direction). Use direction). Press . Press . - 0.30mm - 0.20mm CROP - CUT ADJ. SETTING to set the correction value for [F] (the feed to set the correction value for [S] (the scanning to enable the setting. 7. Check the results of adjustment. CROP - CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT Press Press . to execute.
4-10 Making the Network Settings Setting the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Etc. Procedure MENU SYSTEM INFO. Press Press . several times. SYSTEM INFO. NETWORK Press Press . . NETWORK IP ADDRESS Press Use to make. . IP ADDRESSS 000. 000. 000. 000 Press Use twice. IP ADDRESS 192. 000. 000. 000 Press . IP ADDRESS 192. 168. 000. 003 W1200mm SETUP SHEET to choose the item whose setting you want to select the address number. Repeat and to set all the address numbers.
4-11 Viewing Information about the Media and the System Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining Procedure MENU SHEET REMAIN Press Press . SHEET REMAIN SET LENGTH Press Press . . SET LENGTH 0.0 m 25.0 m Press Use Press . W1200 mm Press to go back to the original screen. L 25.0 m twice. to set the amount of media remaining. to enable the setting. This display is updated. SETUP SHEET L 25.0 m If setup has not been performed, the set value flashes.
4-11 Viewing Information about the Media and the System 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 also to set the [EDGE DETECTION] menu item to "ENABLE.
4-11 Viewing Information about the Media and the System SERIAL NO. ZS00001 Press . W1200mm SETUP SHEET Press to go back to the original screen. Description You can view the following information. [MODEL]: Model name [SERIAL NO.]: Serial number [INK]: Ink type [FIRMWARE]: Firmware version Viewing the Network Settings Procedure MENU SYSTEM INFO. Press Press . several times. SYSTEM INFO. NETWORK Press Press . . NETWORK IP ADDRESS Press Use . IP ADDRESS 192. 168. 000.
4-11 Viewing Information about the Media and the System SUB MENU SYSTEM REPORT Press Press Press . several times. to start printing. W1200mm SETUP SHEET Press to go back to the original screen. Description This prints system information, including a list of setting values.
4-12 Performing Maintenance Draining Ink and Performing Internal Washing Procedure MENU SUB MENU Press Press . several times. SUB MENU INK CONTROL Press Press . twice. INK CONTROL HEAD WASH Press Press Press . twice. to execute. Description This drains the ink inside the printer and washes the interior using cleaning cartridges as a preliminary for moving the printer or conducting maintenance. This operation requires four unused cleaning cartridges.
4-13 Menu List Main Menu Press To the [CUTTING MENU] menu P. 71 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 4 To the [NAME1] menu To the [NAME8] menu SAVE NAME2 SAVE NAME3 SAVE NAME4 SAVE NAME5 SAVE NAME6 SAVE NAME7 SAVE NAME8 To the [NAME1] menu Continue Continue Continue 107 Feature SAVE NAME1 PRESET SAVE Reference P.
4-13 Menu List Continue Continue Continue To the [NAME8] menu P. 71 PRESET NAME 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 P. 73, 74 To the [DETAIL SETTING] menu MENU ADJUST BI-DIR To the [NAME1] menu ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT P. 73 ADJUST BI-DIR SIMPLE SETTING SIMPLE SETTING 0 0 P.
4-13 Menu List Continue P. 72 MENU HEAD HEIGHT HEAD HEIGHT HIGH HIGH (*1) P. 78 To the [MAINTENANCE] menu MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU EDGE DETECTION EDGE DETECTION ENABLE ENABLE P. 78 SUB MENU SCAN INTERVAL SCAN INTERVAL OFF OFF P. 79 SUB MENU VACUUM POWER VACUUM POWER AUTO AUTO P. 79 SUB MENU FULL WIDTH S FULL WIDTH S FULL FULL P. 80 SUB MENU PERIODIC CL. PERIODIC CL. NONE NONE P. 86 SUB MENU FACTORY DEFAULT P. 85 SUB MENU SLEEP P.
4-13 Menu List Continue P. 103 To the [NETWORK] menu MENU SYSTEM INFO. P. 103 P. 103 P. 103 SYSTEM INFO. MODEL MODEL SP-540 SYSTEM INFO. SERIAL NO. SERIAL NO . ZS00001 SYSTEM INFO. INK INK E-SOL Max 4COLOR SYSTEM INFO. FIRMWARE FIRMWARE Ver.1.00 SYSTEM INFO. NETWORK NETWORK IP ADDRESS To the [MAC ADDRESS] menu P. 104 IP ADDRESS 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5 IP ADDRESS 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5 To the [MODEL] menu P. 104 NETWORK SUBNET MASK SUBNET MASK 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5.
4-13 Menu List Continue P. 92 To the [TEST PRINT 2] menu To the [AUTO ENV. MATCH] menu MENU CUTTING MENU CUTTING MENU PRINT-CUT ADJ. PRINT-CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT To the [PRESET] menu PRINT-CUT ADJ. SETTING F : +0.00 S : +0.00 0.00m 0.00m PRINT-CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT 2 To the [TEST PRINT] menu To the [TEST PRINT 2] menu P. 98 CUTTING MENU CROP-CUT ADJ. CROP-CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT CROP-CUT ADJ. SETTING F : +0.00 S : +0.00 0.00m 0.00m CROP-CUT ADJ.
4-13 Menu List Function Menu Press To the [CUT CONFIG] menu P. 69 FUNCTION BASE POINT (*2) P. 42 FUNCTION CLEANING BASE POINT ALIGN POINT 1 (*2) To the [POWERFUL CL.] menu CLEANING TEST PRINT CLEANING NORMAL CL. CLEANING MEDIUM CL. CLEANING POWERFUL CL. To the [TEST PRINT] menu P. 38 FUNCTION SHEET CUT (*2) P.
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5-1 The Machine Doesn't Run The Printer Unit Doesn't Run software RIP specifies the IP address set on the machine, that the settings have no typing errors, and for other such problems. Is the power switched on? Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power switch and make sure the sub power switch lights up. Is Output is not performed when Lower the loading lever. is not illuminated.
5-2 Attractive Printing or Cutting 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. 42, "Printing Tests and Cleaning" P. 53, "When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective" Is the head height appropriate? Printing when the [HEAD HEIGHT] menu item is set to "HIGH" is coarser than when set to "LOW.
5-2 Attractive Printing Is Impossible Are the operating parameters set to appropriate values? Depending on the settings for such menu items as [FULL WIDTH S] and [PERIODIC CL.], uneven colors may occur. If the settings have been changed, try restoring them to their default values. P. 79, "Speeding Up Output for Narrow Media" P.
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. 121, [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. 118, "Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable" Is the height of the print heads too low? Try raising the heads higher.
5-4 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, or media jams. Take action as follows. Media Feed Is Not Smooth Do the media or the shafts strike some other object? Make sure the media and the shafts do not touch anything else. This may affect output, even when feed appears to be smooth.
5-5 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 Switch the sub power off, then back on again. (If the media is jammed, then also remove the media.) If the print-head carriage move to the standby position (inside the side cover), it means the operation has ended successfully.
5-6 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. [1■ 2■ 3■ 4■] Only a small amount of ink remains. Replace the cartridge indicated by the flashing number with a new cartridge. [PRESS THE POWER KEY TO CLEAN] If you're using ECO-SOL MAX ink, this appears when the machine has been unused for about one month. Switch on the sub power once a month. P.
5-7 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 appears, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. [ALIGN POINT POSITION INVALID] An attempt was made to set an align point at a location where the setting cannot be made.
5-7 If an Error Message Appears 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 adjust the media to create a small amount of slack, then switch on the sub power. [PINCHROLL ERROR INVALID RIGHT POS] The right pinch roller is positioned at a location where it does not pinch the media.
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6-1 Usable Media Conditions for Usable Media Media width 54-inch model 210 to 1,371 mm (8.3 to 54 inches) 30-inch model 182 to 762 mm (7.2 to 30 inches) Cuttable media thickness (A) 0.08 to 0.22 mm (3.2 to 8.6 mil) (depending on media composition) Maximum media thickness (including backing paper) (B) Printing only: 1.0 mm (39 mil) When performing cutting: 0.4 mm (15 mil) Roll outer diameter (C) 180 mm (7 in.) Paper tube (core) inner diameter (D) 50.8 mm or 76.
6-2 Printing/Cutting Area Maximum Area The printing or cutting area along the horizontal plane (the direction in which the carriages move) is determined by the position of the pinch rollers. Max. 1,346 mm (54-inch model) 736 mm (30-inch model) Max. 24,998 mm 90 mm Printing or cutting area 10 mm 1.5 mm 1.
6-2 Printing/Cutting Area The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing When a media-cutoff command is sent from the computer, the cutoff location on the media is as shown in the figure below.
6-3 About the Blade The cutting conditions and the service life of the blade change according to the media and the operating environment, even when you're using identical blades. The service life also differs according to the type of blade. A rough guide is shown below. Blade Media Blade force Amount of blade offset Blade life* (general guide) ZEC-U1005 General signage vinyl 50 to 150 gf 0.25 mm 8,000 m ZEC-U5025 General signage vinyl 30 to 100 gf 0.
6-4 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.
6-5 Specifications SP-540i SP-300i Printing technology Media Width Thickness Roll outer diameter Roll weight Core diameter Printing/cutting width (*1) Ink cartridges Piezoelectric inkjet 210 to 1,371 mm (8.3 to 54 in.) Maximum 1.0 mm (39 mil) with liner, for printing Maximum 0.4 mm (16 mil) with liner and 0.22 mm (9 mil) without liner, for cutting Maximum 180 mm (7 in.) Maximum 30 kg (66 lb.) Maximum 20 kg (44 lb.) 50.8 mm (2 in.) or 76.2 mm (3 in.) Maximum 1,346 mm (53 in.) Maximum 736 mm (29 in.
6-5 Specifications *1 The length of printing or cutting is subject to the limitations of the program. *2 With Roland PET film, print travel: 1 m Temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50% *3 Not assured when the print heater or dryer is used. *4 The following conditions must be met: Media type: Media specified by Roland DG Corp. Roll media must be loaded on the shaft. [PREFEED] menu item must be set to "ENABLE.
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