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.
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Contents To Ensure Safe Use ....................................................................................................................... 4 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité .................................................................................................. 10 Important Notes on Handling and Use ........................................................................................... 16 Printer unit ....................................................................................
Contents 4-2 Setting the Printing Position and Margins ...................................................................................................... 65 Shifting the Print-start Position to the Rear ............................................................................ 65 Shifting the Printing Position to the Left ................................................................................. 65 Changing the Left and Right Margins ............................................................
Contents What to Do First .................................................................................................................... 98 If the Heads Still Do Not Move ............................................................................................. 98 5-7 If a Message Appears ........................................................................................................................................... 99 5-8 If an Error Message Appears ....................................
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 This machine weighs 600 kg (1350 lb.). Media weighs 100 kg (220 lb.) WARNING Never attempt to perform operations such as installation or relocation yourself. This machine weighs approx. 455 kg (up to approx. 600 kg (1350 lb.), including media and the like), and moving it requires special equipment and training. Performing operations in an unreasonable manner may result in a major accident.
To Ensure Safe Use Danger of electrical short, shock, electrocution, or fire This machine carries a high current of a maximum of approximately 10 amperes.This can cause situations that could not occur with low-power equipment; use caution. WARNING Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the unit. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Never operate the machine or insert or remove its power plug with wet hands.
To Ensure Safe Use Ink, cleaning liquid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic WARNING Never operate in locations such as those near an open flame or heater, or where sparking or static electricity may occur. CAUTION Ensure adequate ventilation for the work area. Odor from ink and the like may cause physical distress, or may cause to fire. Ink or the like may ignite and cause fire. Never place ink, cleaning liquid, or discharged fluid in any of the following locations.
To Ensure Safe Use Danger of fire, burns, or toxic gas emissions WARNING This machine has high-temperature areas (platen and dryer). Exercise caution to avoid fire or burns. Never leave media loaded in the machine when printing is not being performed. The continued application of heat at a single location may cause fire or produce toxic gases. When printing is not being performed, switch off the power or remove any loaded media. Never use media that cannot withstand the heat.
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. Flammable Ink and discharged fluid are flammable. Keep away from open flame. Ink Is Toxic Ink and discharged fluid are toxic. Avoid contact with the body. Use only in a wellventilated area.
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 Le poids de cet appareil est de 600 kg (1350 lb.) Le poids du support est de 100 kg (220 lb.) ATTENTION Ne jamais tenter de procéder seul à des opérations comme l'installation ou le déplacement de l'appareil. Le poids de cet appareil est d'environ 455 kg (jusqu'à environ 600 kg (1350 lb.), y compris le support et d'autres éléments); il faut une formation et de l'équipement spéciaux pour déplacer l'appareil.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Risque de décharge ou de choc électrique, d'électrocution ou d'incendie Cet appareil transmet une tension élevée (maximum d'environ 10 ampères). Cela peut créer des situations qui ne se produisent pas avec de l'équipement à basse tension. La prudence est de mise. ATTENTION Ne pas utiliser avec une source d'alimentation électrique non conforme à la norme indiquée sur l'appareil.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ATTENTION Mettre l'appareil à la terre avec le fil de mise à la terre. Ne pas respecter cette consigne peut créer un risque d'électrocution en cas de panne mécanique. S'il se produit quoi que ce soit d'anormal (fumée, étincelles, odeur, combustion ou bruit inhabituel), débrancher immédiatement le câble d'alimentation. Le défaut de ce faire peut entraîner un incendie, un choc électrique ou l'électrocution.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Risque d'incendie, de brûlures ou d'émissions de gaz toxiques ATTENTION Certaines surfaces de cet appareil atteignent des températures élevées (platine et surface de séchage). Prendre des précautions pour éviter un incendie ou des brûlures. Ne jamais laisser de support dans l'appareil quand aucune impression n'est en cours. L'application continue de chaleur au même endroit peut provoquer un incendie ou l'émission de gaz toxiques.
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. Inflammable L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflammables. Les garder loin de toute flamme nue. L'encre est toxique L'encre et les liquides usés sont toxiques. Éviter tout contact avec le corps.
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.
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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. It is provided with the necessary features for high-speed, high-volume printing, including a media feed and take-up systems and media dryer.
1-2 Part Names and Functions Printer Unit and Dryer Front Cover Be sure to close this when you perform printing. Left Side Cover You remove this when you perform maintenance. Loading Lever You operate this when you load media. Dryer This heats the media to hasten ink-drying. Operation Panel You use this to perform various operations. ☞ p 21 "Printer Control Panel" Right Side Cover You remove this when you perform maintenance.
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. Media Clamps These keep the media from coming loose and prevent fuzz on the cut edge of the media from touching the print heads. Pinch Rollers These clamp the media when the loading lever is pulled back toward you. Grit Rollers These rollers feed out media toward the front of the machine.
1-2 Part Names and Functions Printer Control Panel BUSY Light This lights up during printing and other such operations. SETUP Key/Light You press this when you load media. The light comes on when media is loaded and the machine is ready to perform printing. Display Screen This displays various setting menus and other information. PAUSE Key/Light This pauses printing. TEST PRINT Key Holding this down for one second or longer performs a printing test.
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 This switches take-up and feed units on and off. MANUAL Switch 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 2, 3, and 4 as required. You also flip down the loading lever to the rear of the machine. WARNING When leaving the printer unattended after completing operation, be sure to turn off the power to the machine. Failure to do so may lead to overheating of the platen or dryer, resulting to fire.
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, be sure to use load-handling equipment such as a lifter and carry out operations with care to prevent falls or other accidents. Some roll media may weigh about 100 kg (220 lb.). Attempting manual lifting operations that tax your strength may cause physical injury. Also, if dropped, such items may cause unexpected injury, such as crushing of the feet.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 1. Load the media onto the roll shaft. ■ Media having an outward curl Press in to fit on securely. Hexagonal wrench (large) Press in to fit on securely. Printed surface Hexagonal wrench (large) Roll media Reinforcement pipe End cap Spacer End cap Roll shaft 110 to 130 mm (4.3 to 5 in.) Adjust the end cap to a position of 110 to 130 mm (4.3 to 5 in.). * When using media having a width of 2,540 mm (100 inches) or more, be sure to position the media at 110 mm.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media ■ Media having an inward curl Press in to fit on securely. Press in to fit on securely. Hexagonal wrench (large) Printed surface Hexagonal wrench (large) Roll media End cap Reinforcement pipe Spacer End cap Roll shaft 110 to 130 mm (4.3 to 5 in.) Adjust the end cap to a position of 110 to 130 mm (4.3 to 5 in.). * When using media having a width of 2,540 mm (100 inches) or more, be sure to position the media at 110 mm.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 2. Mount the roll shaft in the paper pipe. Press in to fit on securely. Hexagonal wrench (large) Press in to fit on securely. Paper pipe End cap Hexagonal wrench (large) End cap Spacer Roll shaft 75 to 100 mm (3 to 4 in.) Adjust the end cap to a position of 75 to 100 mm (3 to 4 in.). * When using media having a width of 2,540 mm (100 inches) or more, be sure to position the media at 100 mm. * The scale on the media gauge is useful for adjusting the position.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 3. Mount the media and paper pipe on the take-up and feed units. ➊ Power switch for feed unit Switch off the power. Power switch for take-up unit ➋ ➌ Open the cover. Roll media Place on the feed unit (interior). Mount the roll shaft. 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).
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 4. Pass the media through the printer and adjust the balance weights. ➊ Before you pass the media through, move the balance weights to match the width of the media. Tighten When 1220 to 1372 mm (48 to 54 inches) Loosen When 1373 to 2032 mm (54 to 80 inches) Balance weight When 2033 to 2641 mm (80 to 104 inches) ➋ Pass the media through the rollers until its end reaches the platen. Work from the back of the printer.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media ➍ Adjust the position of the balance weights to match the width of the media.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 5. Fasten the media to the paper pipe. ➊ ➀ Go to the front of the printer. ➁ While holding down the media by hand to keep it from slipping out of place, flip the loading lever to the rear. ➂ Pull the media to a position next to the paper pipe. ➋ Close the cover. ➌ ➀ Set the AUTO switch off. ➁ Switch on the power. ➍ Feed unit While pulling the media to keep it taut, adjust the position of the end of the media.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media ➎ While pulling the media to keep it taut, adjust the position of the end of the media. Position so that the end of the media reaches the paper pipe (that is, so that it reaches a position where it can be taped in place). Bring this surface into contact with the side of the roll. Media gauge As shown in the figure, place on the feed-side roll media and use as a guide for positioning the media on the take-up side.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media ➏ Use adhesive tape to fasten the media securely to the paper pipe. Apply the adhesive tape at intervals of about 20 to 30 cm (10 inches). ■ Take-up with outward curl Paper pipe Adhesive tape 20 to 30 cm (approx. 10 in.) 10 mm (0.4 in) or lager 10 mm (0.4 in) or lager When this is 10 mm (0.4 in.) or less, go back to Step 1 and readjust the location of the end cap. ■ Take-up with inward curl Paper pipe Adhesive tape 20 to 30 cm (approx. 10 in.) 10 mm (0.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 6. Set the orientation for automatic feed and automatic take-up. ➊ Make the setting for the AUTO switch on the feed unit. Feed side Media having an inward curl Media having an outward curl ➋ Operate the MANUAL switch to take up the media and pull it taut. Take up the media for one turn or more. ■ Take-up with outward curl Ensure there is no slack. Take-up side take up one turn or more. ■ Take-up with inward curl Ensure there is no slack.
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media ➌ Make the setting for the AUTO switch on the take-up unit. Take-up side Take-up with inward curl Take-up with outward curl ➍ Pull back the loading lever to secure the media in place.
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. How to install correctly Important Notes on the Media Take-up and Feed Systems Never attempt any operation that pulls the media with excessive force, like the ones shown below. ➢ Never operate the MANUAL switch when the loading lever has been pulled back. to feed the media in reverse.
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 Preheater, Print Heater and Dryer What Are the Preheater, Print Heater and Dryer? This machine is equipped with three devices for heating media. You use these mainly to improve ink adhesion and dry the ink. You can adjust the temperature settings to match the type of media and printing speed. Preheater This device warms the media before printing. Print heater This device is used mainly to improve ink adhesion. Dryer You use this to speed up drying of the ink.
2-3 Settings of Preheater, Print Heater and Dryer Temperature Settings for the Preheater and Print Heater Procedure ➊ PRE PRINT 45 45 45 45 Preset Actual temp. temp. ➋ W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Use Use Press . Press Press . to go back to the original screen. to select the preheater or print heater. to make the setting. to enable the setting. At first, the preheater and preheater do not warm up to the preset temperature.
2-3 Settings of Preheater, Print Heater and Dryer General Guide for the Preset Temperatures The optimal temperature settings vary according to the type of media, differences in the print mode, and other factors. 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 heating devices, 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. ➋ Press (making the light come on). ➌ Wait until the light stops flashing and stays steadily lit. ➍ Wait for the dryer to warm up. ➎ Make sure you are at the top menu.
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 pattern. for one second or longer prints a test You can print the test pattern where you want by to move the print heads, using .
2-5 If Ink Runs Out Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure ➊ MENU INK REMAINING Press Press . several times. ➋ 1 ■■ 2 ■■ 3 ■■ 4 ■■ 5 ■■ 6 ■■ 7 ■■ 8 ■■ Press . ➌ 9 ■■ 10 ■■ 11 ■■ 12 ■■ Press . ➍ W 2600 mm Press Press . to go back to the original screen.
2-5 If Ink Runs Out If Ink Runs Out When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the default settings have been changed). Pull out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Printing resumes. Procedure ➊ 1_ 2■ 3■ 4■ 5■ 6■ 7 ■ 8 ■ 9 ■ 10 ■ 11 ■ 12 ■ ➋ ➌ Gently shake the new cartridge. Pull out the empty cartridge and immediately insert the new one. ➢ Keep the labeled side face up. ➢ Insert and remove slowly, one at a time. ➢ Insert firmly, as far as it will go.
2-5 If Ink Runs Out Important Notes on Replacing Cartridges ➢ Be sure to replace with an item of identical type. Never mix items of different types. ➢ Never allow the machine to stand with an ink cartridge removed. The print heads may become clogged. ➢ Never insert or remove a partially used ink cartridge. ➢ Never remove an ink cartridge suddenly while the printer is in operation. WARNING Never place ink, cleaning liquid, or discharged fluid in any of the following locations.
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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. Switch off the sub power, then remove the bottle, being careful not to spill its contents. Upper limit Discard before this is reached. WARNING Never place ink, cleaning liquid, or 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 Use the machine's head-cleaning feature to perform maintenance. ☞ p 44 "Printing Tests and Cleaning" ☞ p 53 "When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective" Periodic Care and Maintenance If problems such as dot drop-out occur frequently and are not corrected by the machine's head-cleaning feature, clean the heads using the cleaning kit.
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 cleaning you perform by (normal cleaning), try the more forceful "medium cleaning" or the even more forceful "powerful pressing cleaning." Stronger cleaning uses up progressively more ink, and if performed too often it can damage the print heads themselves. Never carry out these cleaning procedures more often than necessary. 1.
3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance 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 If problems such as dot drop-out occur frequently and are not corrected by the machine's head-cleaning feature, clean the heads using the cleaning kit. Such cleaning can be effective when carried out periodically, according to the frequency of use. ➢ If you use up the cleaning kit, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service center.
3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit 1. Change to the print-head manual-cleaning mode. ➊ Remove any media from the platen and close the front cover. ➋ Switch off the sub power. Hold down and switch on the sub power. ➌ ➍ MAINTENANCE CLEANING Press Press to choose [CLEANING]. FINISHED CLEANING ? Preparations are complete when this screen appears. . 2. Remove the left and right side covers. ➊ Remove the left and right side covers.
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 Area to clean Area to clean Gently stroke the sponge. Never rub with force.
3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit 4. Reattach the side covers and quit the manual cleaning mode. ➊ Attach the left and right side covers. Screws ➋ Press Screws . After the processing to quit the manual cleaning mode ends, the sub power is switched off. 5. Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure. Perform a printing test to check the results. Perform automatic cleaning several times as required.
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 . CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury. 1. Enter the wiper replacement mode.
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. ➋ Insert the new wipers. Felt surface toward the rear Rubber surface toward the front ➌ Attach the hook. Hook 4. Reattach the side cover and quit the wiper replacement mode. ➊ ➋ Screws Press Attach the right side cover. . After the processing to quit the wiper replacement mode ends, the sub power is switched off.
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 Printing Canceling Printing Before It Finishes Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ Press . Hold down for one second or longer. 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 Moving the media using lets you shift the print-start position to the rear. Never use . Doing so may cause the take-up unit to pull the media with undue force, resulting in an error or malfunction. Shifting the Printing Position to the Left Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ Use Press to move the heads. . If the front cover is open, then close it. Press .
4-2 Setting the Printing Position and Margins Changing the Left and Right Margins Procedure 1. Make the setting for the right margin. ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU PRINT AREA Press Press . . RIGHT EDGE SET Press twice. Use Press right side. to move the heads. to enable the setting for the Indicator Printing area Right margin 2. Make the setting for the left margin. ➊ ➋ Press Press LEFT EDGE SET Use Press left side. . . to move the heads.
4-2 Setting the Printing Position and Margins 3. Go back to the original screen. ➊ ➋ If the front cover is open, then close it. W 2600mm Press Use . to go back to the original screen. Description You can perform this operation only when the light is on. To keep the heads from drying out, the machine forces this operation to end after a certain amount of time has passed. Also, when you want to quit the to select [CANCEL], then press .
4-3 Optimizing Printing to Match MediaThickness Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU HEAD HEIGHT Press Press . several times. HEAD HEIGHT MIDDLE MIDDLE Press . Move the lever. Height-adjustment lever Move firmly, until it stops. High Middle (standard) Low (normally not available for use) ➍ W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Press Use . . to go back to the original screen.
4-3 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure 1. Switch off the power to the take-up unit (leaving the feed unit on). Take-up unit OFF 2. Print a test pattern. ➊ ➋ MENU ADJUST BI-DIR Press Press . several times. ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT Press Press . to start printing. 3. Read the correction values from the test pattern. In this case, choose [-3 1/2]. Test pattern SETTING NO.
4-3 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness 4. Enter the correction values that you read. Enter correction values H1 through H6 for each setting number (SETTING NO. 1 through 4), for a total of 24 correction values. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ 70 ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO.1 H1 0 H2 0 H3 0 H4 0 H5 0 H6 0 ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO.2 H1 0 H2 0 H3 0 H4 0 H5 0 H6 0 ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO.3 H1 0 H2 0 H3 0 H4 0 H5 0 H6 0 ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO.
4-3 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness 5. Go back to the original screen. W 2600mm Press Press . to go back to the original screen. Description The bidirectional-printing mode (in which the heads perform printing during both their outbound pass and return pass) offers the advantage of being fast, but subtle misalignment occurs between the outbound and return passes. The procedure to correct this and eliminate misalignment is bidirectional correction.
4-3 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Saving Bidirectional Correction Values Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ MENU ADJUST BI-DIR Press Press . several times. ADJUST BI-DIR SAVE PRESETTING Press Press . several times. SAVE PRESETTING 1 Press Use Press . to select a presetting number. to save. W 2600 mm Press Press . to go back to the original screen. SETUP SHEET Description This saves the current correction values in memory. You can a total of eight groups of settings in memories 1 through 8.
4-3 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. Gap present Correct results Overlap Test pattern Correction-value adjustment Reduce the value. ±0 Increase the value. 3. Enter the correction value. SETTING 0.00% 0.00% Press Press Use Press . .
4-3 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Description The movement transfer of media experiences subtle changes due to the thickness of the media and the temperature of the heating devices. 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 heating devices.
4-4 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Using Transparent Media Procedure 1. Set the media type to "transparent." ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU SHEET TYPE SHEET TYPE OPAQUE CLEAR W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press . Press Use Press . Press Press . to go back to the original screen. to select [CLEAR]. to enable the setting. 2. Use the [PRINT AREA] menu to make the settings for the left and right margins.
4-4 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Description You use this when ink dries poorly even when the dryer is used. Larger values produce progressively slower movement of the media, enabling you to extend the drying time accordingly. Printing time takes correspondingly longer. You can also make this setting on the computer. When you have made the setting on the computer, the computer's setting is used and the printer's setting is ignored.
4-4 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Preventing Media from Coming Loose Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU VACUUM POWER Press Press . several times. VACUUM POWER AUTO 90% Press Use Press . W 2600 mm Press Press . to go back to the original screen. SETUP SHEET to set the value. to enable the setting. Description The platen uses suction to grip the media and keep it stable. When media comes loose from the platen because it is warped or wrinkled, increasing the suction force may help correct the problem.
4-4 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Default Setting [PERIODIC CL.
4-5 Changing How the Printer Operates Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU INK CONTROL Press Press . several times. EMPTY MODE STOP CONT. Press Use Press twice. W 2600 mm Press Press . to go back to the original screen. SETUP SHEET to make the setting. to enable the setting. Description This lets you change, according to your purpose, the operation that takes place when an ink cartridge is empty. [STOP] immediately pauses operation when a cartridge becomes empty.
4-5 Changing How the Printer Operates Deactivating the Sleep Mode Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU SLEEP SETTING ENABLE DISABLE W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Press . several times. Press Press Press Use Press . . . Press Press . to go back to the original screen. to select [DISABLE]. to enable the setting. Default Setting [SETTING]: ENABLE Changing the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ Hold down Use MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH LENGTH UNIT mm INCH TEMP.
4-5 Changing How the Printer Operates Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values Procedure MENU FACTORY DEFAULT Press Press Press . several times. to execute. Printing a System Report Procedure ➊ ➋ MENU SYSTEM REPORT Press Press Press . several times. to start printing. W 2600 mm Press Press . to go back to the original screen. SETUP SHEET Description This printings system information, including a list of setting values.
4-6 Changing How the Preheater, Print Heater and Dryer Operate Switching the Dryer On and Off Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU DRYER DRYER ON OFF W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Press . several times. Press Use Press . Press Press . to go back to the original screen. to make the setting. to enable the setting. Description To operate the dryer, you must switch on both the main power switch for the printer and the main power switch for the dryer, and also enable this menu item.
4-6 Changing How the Preheater, Print Heater and Dryer Operate Determining How the Preheater, Print Heater, and Dryer Operate Procedure ➊ ➋ ➌ MENU PREHEATING PREHEATING PREHEAT MENU W 2600 mm SETUP SHEET Press Press . several times. Press Use Press . Press Press . to go back to the original screen. to make the setting. to enable the setting. Description This feature lowers the temperature of the preheater, print heater, and dryer when the light is dark.
4-7 Recording the Amount of Remaining Media Displaying the Amount of Remaining Media on the Screen Procedure ➊ MENU SHEET REMAIN Press Press . several times. ➋ SHEET REMAIN SET LENGTH Press Press . . ➌ SET LENGTH 0.0 m 15.0 m Use Press to set the amount of media remaining. to enable the setting. W 2600mm Press Press . to go back to the original screen. ➍ L 15.0m The display is updated. SETUP SHEET L 15.0m If setup has not been performed, the set value flashes.
4-7 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].
4-8 Menu List Main menu Press To the [HEAD CLEANING] menu MENU SHEET TYPE OPAQUE ☞ p 75 SHEET TYPE OPAQUE To the [CANCEL] menu To the [LEFT EDGE] menu (*1) PRINT AREA RIGHT EDGE MENU ☞ p 66 PRINT AREA *1 Displayed only when the media has been set up.
4-8 Menu List Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue LOAD PRESETTING 7 LOAD PRESETTING 6 LOAD PRESETTING 5 LOAD PRESETTING 4 LOAD PRESETTING 3 LOAD PRESETTING 2 To the [PRESETTING 1] menu To the [PRESETTING 2] menu ADJUST BI-DIR SAVE PRESETTING SAVE PRESETTING 1 To the [TEST PRINT] menu SAVE PRESETTING 8 SAVE PRESETTING 7 SAVE PRESETTING 6 SAVE PRESETTING 5 SAVE PRESETTING 4 SAVE PRESETTING 3 SAVE PRESETTING 2 To the [PRESETTING 1] menu Continue Chapter 4 Feature Reference 87
4-8 Menu List Continue To the [SETTING] menu MENU ☞ p 73 CALIBRATION CALIBRATION TEST PRINT CALIBRATION SETTING SETTING 0.00% 0.
4-8 Menu List Continue MENU ☞ p 81 SYSTEM REPORT To "9 to 12" MENU ☞ p 45 INK REMAINING 1 ■■ 2 ■■ 3 ■■ 4 ■■ 5 ■■ 6 ■■ 7 ■■ 8 ■■ 9 ■■ 10 ■■ 11 ■■ 12 ■■ To "1 to 8" To the [SET AT LOADING] menu MENU ☞ p 84 SHEET REMAIN SHEET REMAIN PRINT MEMO SHEET REMAIN SET LENGTH SET LENGTH 0.0m SHEET REMAIN SET AT LOADING SET AT LOADING DISABLE DISABLE 0.
4-8 Menu List Language and Unit Menu Hold down and switch on the sub power. MENU LANGUAGE ☞ p 80 ENGLISH ☞ p 80 LENGTH UNIT mm mm ☞ p 80 TEMP. UNIT ˚C ˚C SETUP SHEET Cleaning and Maintenance Menu Press Hold down ond or longer. for one sec- Hold down the sub power.
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5-1 The Machine Doesn't Run The Printer Unit Doesn't Run Is the power switched on? Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power switch and make sure the POWER light comes on. light on? If the light is not Printing is not performed when the on. Pull back the loading lever, close the front cover, . and press Is the front cover open? Close the front cover. Is the top menu displayed? If the top menu isn't displayed, printing doesn't start even when data is sent from the computer.
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 44 "Printing Tests and Cleaning" ☞ p 53 "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 97 "Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable" ☞ p 68 "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 100 [MOTOR ERROR TURN OFF POWER] Is the media warped or wrinkled? Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling. Refer to the following and correct the problem. ☞ p 97 "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. 5. Make the guides at the edges of the print heads line up with the printing heads at the edges of the cap unit. Turn the tool further to bring the heads near the cap unit. What to Do First Switch the sub power off, then back on again. (If the media is jammed, then also remove the media.
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. [1■ 2■ 3■ 4■ ...] Only a small amount of ink remains. Replace the cartridge indicated by the flashing number with a new cartridge. [CLOSE THE COVER] Close the front cover and the left and right side covers. For safety, the carriage doe not operate while a cover is open.
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 or Roland DG Corp. service center. [AVOIDING DRY-UP TURN OFF POWER] The print heads were forced to standby position to prevent them from drying out. Operation cannot be continued.
5-8 If an Error Message Appears is too low for the media thickness specified on the computer. The heads move to a location where you can operate the height-adjustment lever. Adjust to the displayed . height, then press [SHEET SET ERROR SET AGAIN] was pressed even though no media is loaded. Press any key to clear the error. Load media and pull . back the loading lever, then press Transparent media was loaded even though [SHEET TYPE] is set to [OPAQUE]. Press any key to clear the error.
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6-1 Usable Media Conditions for Usable Media Media width 48 to 104 inches (1220 to 2641 mm) Roll outer diameter ( A) Maximum 250 mm (9.8 inches) Paper pipe (core) inner diameter (B) 3 inches (76.2 mm) 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. 1.5 m (5 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 (*1) Right margin (*1) Approx. 1.5 m (5 feet) (*2) *1 The amount of margin can be changed using the menus. *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 Printing method Loadable media width Printable area Ink Type Colors Resolution Printing speed Distance accuracy (*1) Media take-up system Roll outer diameter Roll weight Media feed system Roll outer diameter Roll weight Media dryer Ink-fixing device Interface Power-saving function Power supply Voltage and frequency Required power capacity Power consumption During operation Sleep mode Acoustic noise level During operation During standby Dimensions Weight Environment Power on (*2) Power of
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