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User`s Manual, XC-540, English

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1. 95 Verifying the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed 95 Printing the Amount of Remaining M edla ssasoseed es tet Era pia oe dC ep v d c 96 Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values US 96 6 6 Makitig Various Adjustments for asco radii cos a vrbe c Fn ee Prod P dn 97 Performing Distance Correction During Cutting 97 EIrie sinimg tne Guth nd Conditions sos evita dae perdi d YEA ad ce pat Ec eite 98 Accurately Adjusting the Cutting in AMOUNT ss sve po vore OEC PR EIN E PEE YR 99 M aking the Cutting Conditions Set on the Machine Take Precedence 99 6 7 Correcting Misalignment for Printing or Cutting y nn 100 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Hn 100 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More 1 101 Performing Feed Correction to Alleviate Horizontal Bands and the Like 103 Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions During Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting seesee Hn 104 Correcting Misalignment for Printing and Cutting When Using Crop 107 6 8 Setting How the Media Heating System perates nennen 110 Switching Off the Preheater Print He
2. nnns 48 Performing Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting eH 48 3 3 Cutting Using the Mal Kk Feature b o 49 How to Use the Crop mark FeallDGu eene itae etienne 49 POAC With nn ev men Ne ERU Ea E SEVERI 49 Performing Cutting with Automatic Crop mark Detection 51 Manually and PE PUE uA FEX EY Per CHA 52 Chapter 4 Operation of the MediaTake up System ee crcreeeee rere enn nnn 55 TIKEN SVS EN uma vb e P efe tete 56 Featunres or the Take Up Syster cepe e Dueh rs teer ein tartine 56 perating Conditions for the Take up System 56 4 2 the Takesup SySPOlTIE er tt Rn RUM Dn DOC 57 HOW to 57 How to Remove Taken UD M dias ennemie 60 Contents Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment 1 2 eee ee ere eere rre e eene saa aa nana aua u aan annnuus 61 De LAM MAIRE B astare eria do ECHO Une ea un vc nS Pru D 62 Disposing Of Discharged INK men Gl n etel en D boni Pac uU Gi uo ea 62 Ci PERRA 64 Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads 65 5 2 W hen Head Cleaning Is N ot Effective nn 66 Pe
3. c003 Repeat and to set all the address numbers W hen you have finished making the setting press re Press Cen ex Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen 4 ROLL Description M ake sure the machine is connected to the network by an Ethernet cable For detailed information about the settings consult your network administrator IP ADDRESS IP address SU BN ET MASK Subnet mask GATEWAY ADDRESS Gateway address Chapter 6 Feature Reference 117 6 12Viewing System Information Viewing the Serial Number Firmware Version and Other Information Procedure menu 4 Press SYSTEM INFO Press C 4 several times INFO 1 Press SERIAL NO 4 Use Ca gt Y to choose the information you want to view SERIAL wo 4 Press y 7500001 Press Crew Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen SETUP SHEET 4 gt ROLL 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 P Press Crau SYSTEM INFO gt Press C Y gt several times system wo Press C gt NETWORK gt Press CA gt 1 Press gt ADDRESS 4 Use C A gt C Y D to choose the information you want to view ADDRESS Press two times 192 168 0 003 4
4. Press Ge Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 ROLL Description Using the PRESET menu lets you easily change a wide variety of settings to optimize them for the media M aking changes for each menu item every time you change the media can be troublesome That s why it can be useful to save the menu item settings optimized for an often used type of media as a preset The next time you use the media you can change the menu item settings to the optimal values for the media simply by loading the preset you saved Menu Items That can be saved in presets shown on the next page 114 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 10 Saving the Pinter Settings to Match the Media Menu ItemsT hat Can Be Saved in Presets PRE Pre heater CRO P CUT AD PRIN T Print heater P 107 Correcting Misalignment for Printing and Cutting W hen DRYER Using Crop Marks c P 36 Settings of the Media Heating System PREH EATIN G EDGE DETECTION P 111 Determining How the Media Heating System perates c P 86 Using Transparent Media BLOW ER FAN SCAN INTERVAL P 113 Switching the ptional Blower fan Unit O n and O ff c P 86 Printing Hard to dry Media VACUUM POW ER c P 87 Preventing Media from Coming Loose FULL W IDTH 5 c P 88 Speeding Up utput for N arrow Media FEED FOR DRY c P 93 DryingtheTrailing Edge of the PrintingA rea on the Dryer ALTERN ATE HEAD P 94 Giving
5. CUTTING MENU gt Press C Y D MENU p Press D AUTO ENV MATCH gt Press CY gt AUTO ENV MATCH 4 Press y DISABLE ENABLE 4 Use CA gt C Y gt to select EABLE Press to enable the setting E Press Guy Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 ROLL Description This setting enables or disables the feature for automatic adjustment to optimize the state of the machine to the environment where it is used temperature and humidity It is normally set to ENABLE Performing automatic adjustment can reduce misalignment in the scanning direction the direction of carriage move ment during printing or cutting Default Setting AUTO EN V MATCH ENABLE 84 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 4 AccommodatingVarious Kinds of Media Adjusting Head Height to Match MediaT hickness Procedure wen Press HEAD REIGHT 4 Press C Y gt several times HEIGHT 4 Press y LOW gt LOW A O pen the front cover Move the lever to adjust the height of the head M oving the lever to H igh makes a warning beep sound twice Moving it to Low makes the warning beep sound once Hight adjustment lever Move firmly until it stops Q HEAD HEIGHT 4 Close the front vcover LOW gt HIGH to enable the setting Press Guy Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen 4 ROLL Description Depending on
6. Press w SETUP SHEET Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 P ROLL 118 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 12Viewing System Information Description You can view the following information IP ADDRESS IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK SUBNET MASK GATEWAY ADDRESS GATEWAY ADDRESS MAC ADDRESS MAC ADDRESS Printing a System Report Procedure leu e Press Cwmenu gt SUB MENU 4 Press Cv gt several times sup MENU 4e Press gt SYSTEM REPORT Press lt gt several times Press to start printing e Press Crew Press C 4 gt to go back to original screen K SETUP SHEET ROLL Description This prints system information including a list of setting values Chapter 6 Feature Reference 119 6 13 Performing Maintenance Draining Ink and Performing Internal Washing Procedure Press Guy SUB MENU Press C v gt several times Press C gt gt INK CONTROL Press C 4 gt twice x e Pres Ce HEAD WASH e Press C v gt twice Press to execute Description This drainsthe ink inside the printer and washes the interior using cleaning cartridges as a preliminary for moving the printer or conducting maintenance This operation requires eight unused cleaning cartridges The screen displays information such as instructions to insert and remove cartridges Follow these instructions to carry out the procedure After finishing washing the su
7. W eight allowing take up Maximum 30 kg Interface Ethernet LOBASE T 100BASE TX automatic switching Power saving function Automatic sleep feature compliant with the International ENERGY STAR O ffice Equipment Program Power supply Voltage and frequency AC 100 to 120 V 10 50 60 Hz or AC 220 to 240 V 10 50 60 Hz Required power capac 13 A 100 to 120V or7 A 220 to 240 V ity Power consumption D uring operation Approx 1600 W Sleep mode Approx 47 W Acoustic noise level D uring operation 64 dB A or less according to ISO 7779 D uring standby 45 dB A less according to ISO 7779 Dimensions W ith stand 2694 W x1103 D x 1260 mm 106 1 8 W x 43 7 16 D x 49 5 8 in W eight W ith stand 197 kg 434 3 Ib Environment Power on 8 Temperature 15 to 329C 59 to 909F 209C 689F or more recommended humidity 35 to 80 no condensation 148 Power off Temperature 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F humidity 20 to 80 no condensation Included items Exclusive stands Power cord Blade Blade holder M edia clamp Replace ment blade for separating knife Cleaning kit Software RIP User s manual etc Chapter 8 Appendix 8 3 Specifications ul The length of printing or cutting is subject to the limitations of the program or driver 127 gt gt 3 At Roland PET film print travel 1 m Temperature 25 C 7
8. Repeat steps O through to specify other align points as required Q Send the cutting data and perform cutting About Align Points The numbers for align points are determined with reference to the location of the base point You cannot set an align point unless you specify a base point Redoing the setting for the base point clears any align points that have been set Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature 53 54 Chapter 4 O peration of the M edia Take up System 55 4 1T heTake up System Features of the Take up System Using the take up unit lets you perform printing while the media is taken up automatically This makes possible unattended operation at night and efficient output of lengthy media Operating Conditions for theTake up System Never Use When Performing Cutting N ever use the take up unit when you re performing cutting operations Use is possible only when performing printing Settings Related to M edia Feed W hen using the take up unit avoid media take up operations using C 4 D O perations that pull the media with undue force such as unsuitable take up by the take up unit can cause printing to stop or result in misalignment of the printing position W hen you re using the take up system be sure to make settings as described below gt W hen loading and setting up media set the SELECT SHEET menu item to TAKE UP UNIT gt W hen feeding out media toward the front of the machine by presss
9. gt DISABLE P ENABLE d Use Ca gt C Y gt to select DISABLE Press to enable the setting Press Cwenu gt ex Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 ROLL Description W hen you re performing cutting only it may be convenient to set this feature to ENABLE This feeds out media according to the size of the data sent from the computer before performing cutting This makes it unnecessary to turn the media flanges by hand to feed out media every time you perform cutting N ote however that this feeds out media even when you re performing printing only so set it to DISABLE when not needed Default Setting PREFEED DISABLE Drying the Trailing Edge of the PrintingArea on the Dryer Procedure HEATER MENU 4 5 Hold down MENU D and Dress GER CMD FEED FOR DRY b FEED FOR DRY Press lt D DISABLE ENABLE 4 Use CA gt Y gt to select ENABLE Press to enable the setting Press menu y ex Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 ROLL Description W hen this menu item is set to EN ABLE additional media feed is performed until the trailing edge of the printing area is positioned directly on the dryer The margin between the print end position and the next print start position is fixed at 200 mm Any margin setting made on the computer is ignored W hen this is set to DISABLE media feed stops simultaneously when printing ends This means that the tra
10. Fasten the media in place with tape at three locations the center and both edges so that the media is not at an angle Take up with outward curl e 4 LI LV Vie i 09 11 a N E th Paper pipe Adhesive tape 3 places Take up with inward curl Paper pipe A dhesive tape 3 places Press Ce The media is fed out to the front LT DANCER Pull the dancer roller back toward you ROLLER TO FRONT Make sure the media is stretched taut and press Center 58 Chapter 4 Operation of the M edia Take up System 4 2 Using theTake up System J Makethe settings for the take up unit check Make the setting for the AUTO switch on the take up unit TAKE UP SETTING Take up with outward curl BACKWARD B Ensure there Is no slack FORWARD BACKWARD Ensure there is no slack FORWARD W hen you begin take up take care to ensure that the end of the media does not become rolled or creased Press Ceres e Making a setting is complete when this screen appears Chapter 4 Operation of the M edia Take up System 59 4 2 Using theTake up System How to Operate the MANUAL Switch on theTake up Unit You can take up media by using the MANUAL switch MANUAL RD BACKWARD with inward curl s ERU X Take up with outward curl How to RemoveTaken up Media AC AUTION Removal of taken up roll media fro
11. ojo SAVE d C NAMES ojo SAVE 4 NAMEG ojo SAVE 4 NAME ojo SAVE NAMES m CD To the NAME1 menu Chapter 6 Feature Reference 121 6 14 Menu List Continue Continue Continue CU QD To the NAME8 menu PRESET 44 4 gt NAME NAME gt NAME 1 d To the LOAD menu e NAME 4 NAME 4v 2 ol ojo NAME NAME 4 NAMES ol ojo NAME 142 NAME 4 G WM NAME v NAME 4 NAME 4v NAMEG ojo NAME 4 NAME 4v C NAME Co 4 4 NAME 4 CD To the NAME1 menu QD To the DETAIL SETTING menu MENU 4 A ADJUST BI DIR 4 ADJUST BI DIR b I TEST PRINT d ojo ADJUST BI DIR 4 SIMPLE SETTING 4 SIMPLE SETTING p gt 0 QD To the SETTING No 4 menu ADJUST BI DIR 44 2 DETAIL SETTING 4 DETAIL SETTING gt C9 TEST PRINT 10 the TEST PRINT menu SUD DETAIL SETTING 4 H2 H 4 H5 H6 4 SETTING NO 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WM ojo DETAIL SETTING 4 H2 4 H5 H6 G SETTING NO 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 ojo DETAIL SETTING 4 H2 H5 H6 4 SETTING 0 0 0 0 0 0 ojo DETAIL SETTING 4 H2 Hj 4 H5 H6 45
12. SETTING 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 To the TEST PRINT menu QD To the SETTING menu MENU 44 CALIBRATION CALIBRATION gt G TEST PRINT d CALIBRATION C SETTING 4 D SETTING a oo gt 0 00 d CD the TEST PRINT menu Y Continue 122 Chapter 6 Feature Reference Continue ojo MENU 4 HEAD HEIGHT 4 HEAD HEIGHT gt HIGH H To the MAINTENANCE menu EDGE DETECTION SUB MENU gt EMBE DEMBLE SCAN INTERVAL OFF gt OFF d 2 VACUUM POWER c AUTO gt AUTO d FULLWIDTH S 1 FULL gt FULL d SUB MENU SCAN INTERVAL Co SUB MENU VACUUM POWER SUB MENU FULL WIDTH 5 CD ALTERNATE HEAD ALTERNATE HEAD gt ENABLE d SUB MENU 4 SUB MENU C PERIODIC CL PERIODIC CL gt NONE gt NONE d ojo SUB MENU gt Ge FACTORY DEFAULT CD QD To the SETTING menu C INTERVAL SETTING CD To the INTERVAL menu INK CONTROL 4 GS EMPTY MODE gt ojo INK CONTROL 1 PUMP UP gi ojo INK CONTROL 4 Ca HEAD WASH CD SUB MENU CO INK CONTROL C EMPTY MODE a4 CD To the EMPTY MODE menu QD gt To the DRAIN BOTTLE menu SUB MENU MAINTENANCE 4
13. p Pott D oti s Pr Ge PE uoti c ER 127 Chapter ZW Nak to Do Reno a KrEYEU ANI VENIS C MER 129 JL TMS Machine DO CSE RU aos ndm fe vui 130 The RUN 25 9 eet red Feo de v PEDE Doo Ud Fra Gel Ea Bos d Feo net 130 The M edia Take up System Doesn t RUN uade rrr ERE 130 The Media Heating System Does t Warm Up nn 130 7 2 Attractive Printing C utting Is Impossible nn 131 Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes 131 Colors Are Unstable or UNEVEN UMS Eia cuan dh uns prisa tion ade ius Lh 131 The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed Rs 132 cutting 1 Misaligned On SKOW eO uen 132 755 1 me MCC MS nait cud arundo rent o ro P 133 eMedia AS 133 7 4The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothy nnns 134 The Media Cannot Be Taken U p Smoothly sosta cnc d C ri od aO A o Re he e a obvii 134 7 5 MediaW rinkles or Shrinks or Feed Is nstable 139 Medid W kot nn aba uS quts inet oo mit 135 Medio Feats NOE 135 NOE SIMO OU eee E er ni 135 7 63 ne Print Heads Stopped MOVING d aa e Er ek Pn cp cre H
14. Before loading media switch off the sub power and allow them to cool Is the temperature of heating device too high Set the temperature to suitable values for the type of media t P 36 Settings of the media heating system Media Feed Is Not Straight Isthe 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 Media Feed Is Not Smooth Does the media or the shafts strike some other ob ject M ake sure the media and the shafts do not touch anything else This may affect output even when feed appears to be smooth Is the media too thick M edia that is too thick may not only cause unstable feed but may scrape the print heads resulting in malfunction N ever use such media Are the grit rollers dirty Check to make sure the grit rollers are free of buildup of foreign material such as media scraps Chapter 7 W hat to Do If 135 7 6T he Print Heads Stopped Moving If the print head carriage stops over the platen take ac tion immediately to prevent the heads from drying out W hat to Do First Switch the sub power off then back on again If the media is jammed then also remove the media If the heads move to the standby position rightside of the main unit it means the operation has ended successfully If the heads did not move try switching off the main power then again switching on the main powe
15. HEATER MENU C FEED FOR DRY gt DISABLE DISABLE d HEATER MENU 4 C PREHEATING PREHEATING gt 430 C gt 30 C H ojo HEATER MENU 4 C OPTION DRYER OPTION DRYER DISABLE DISABLE DID Co gt HEATER MENU 4 BLOWER GI BLOWER FAN gt gt DISABLE d I To the FEED FOR DRY menu MENU 2808 CEN BE INK REMAINING CHEN 58 ojo MENU 8 SHEET REMAIN A PRINT MEMO ojo SHEET REMAIN 4 SETLENGTH 4 SET LENGTH 00m gt 00m H SHEET REMAIN AUTO DISPLAY 4 G AUTO DISPLAY gt DISABLE gt DISABLE H Y CD To the PRINT MEMO menu Continue Chapter 6 Feature Reference To the MAC ADDRESS menu IP ADDRESS 4 IP ADDRESS gt gt 255 255 255 255 gt 255 255 255 255 d MAC ADDRESS 4 000086148C5F 4 the IP ADDRESS menu 1 Keep pushing push leads to display this menu 6 14 Menu List Continue 2 D QD To the AUTO ENV MATCH menu o TEST PRINT 2 menu MENU C CUTTING MENU 4 PRINT CUT ADJ 4 2 CUTTING MENU Ge PRINT CUT ADJ TEST PRINT Keep pushing push leads to display this menu D To the PRESET menu F 0 00 0 00m e ADS 0 00 0 00m PRINT CUT ADJ SETTING gt
16. Ink may leak gt In the event of contact with the eyes immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes If eye irritation continues seek treatment by a physician gt n the event of contact with skin immediately wash with soap If irritation or inflammation occur seek treat ment by a physician gt In the event of ingestion do not induce vomiting and immediately seek treatment by a physician Forcibly inducing vomiting may lead to danger of choking gt If odor leads to physical distress move to a well ventilated location and rest quietly If dizziness or nausea persists seek treatment by a physician A To Ensure Safe Use N This machine weighs 200 kg 441 Ib Media weighs 30 kg 67 Ib WARNING Install the machine in a location that Is level stable and able to bear the weight ofthe machine The total weight of the machine may reach 200 kg 441 Ib or more Installation in an unsuit able location may cause a major accident in cluding tipover fall or collapse Unloading and emplacement are opera tions that must be performed by 6 per sons or more Tasks that require undue effort when performed by asmall number of persons may result in physi cal injur y Also if dropped such items may cause injury WARNING Be sure to lock the stand s casters If the machine should begin to topple a major accident may result including crushing of the appendages or the body W he
17. Press C gt INK CONTROL Press Ca twice e Press lt D HEAD WASH Press Cv gt twice Press Cv CLEANING LIQUID 4 Make sure the cleaning fluid is ready ISREQRED Press Center Discard the d DRAIN BOTTLE Discard the discharged ink in the drain bottle Attach the drain bottle and press Center Be sure to discard the discharged ink Q Thereafter follow the on screen instructions to carry out the operations After cleaning has finished switch off the sub power t P 62 Disposing of Discharged Ink 120 Draining Ink and Performing Internal C leaning Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment 79 5 6W hen Moving the Unit 2 Secure the print heads in place Q Remove the drain bottle and detach the bottle stand Then attach the drain tube cover Detach the blade holder Raise the loading lever Secure the print heads in place using the packing material Q Lower the roll media from the printer and detach the shafts If necessary also detach the dancer roller rail slider and standlegs The machine is now ready to be moved 3 Immediately move the machine and fill it with ink O nce the preparations are complete move the machine with as little delay as possible Immediately reinstall the machine and fill with ink To reinstall and fill with ink go to Setup Guide When filling with ink you use the cleaning cartridges again 80 Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment
18. gt TEST PRINT to start printing 2 Read the correction values from the test pattern 730 29 28 27 26 25 24 9 18 17 16 15 1 Choose the value that pro ducesthe least misaligament A NO 1 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 M5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21 20 EE 2 2 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 g 2 19 18 19 18 17 16 15 1 19 18 19 18 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 AMI WEEP PPP EE E E LEE LEE ELE TT Current correc Correction value tion value scale HE EE EE EE EE EE E EE E LT LLL ELE LE LE LE EE ENG P 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4849 10 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 101 6 7 Correcting Misalignment for Printing or Cutting 102 J Enter the correction values that you read Enter the corresponding correction values for H 1 through H6 SETTING Press C Y gt SETTING NO 1 4 e
19. ojo P PRINT CUT ADJ Ga TEST PRINT 2 d CD To the TEST PRINT menu QD gt To the TEST PRINT 2 menu C CROP CUT TEST PRINT CROP CUT 4H F 0 00 0 00m G SETTING FIqem 0 00 0 00m 4 ojo PE CROP CUT ADJ 4 TEST PRINT2 d CD gt To the TEST PRINT menu QD gt To the SCAN SETTING menu C CALIBRATION 4 C FEED SETTING d GO FEED SETTING 0 007 0 00 ojo CALIBRATION 44 SCAN SETTING SCAN SETTING kg 10 00 0 005 d lt To FEED SETTING menu Y CUTTING MENU 4e PREFEED PREFEED b DISABLE DISABLE ojo CUTTING MENU e CUTTING PRIOR 4 CUTTING PRIOR gt Fe COMMAND COMMAND CUTTING MENU e AUTO ENV MATCH D AUTO ENV MATCH b ENABLE DENBLE 4 To the PRINT CUT ADJ menu Chapter 6 Feature Reference 125 6 14 Menu List Langage and Unit Menu Hold down MENU D and switch on the sub power MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH t LENGTH UNIT mm gt mm t TEMP UNIT C Cleaning Menu Press Hold down for one second or longer the POWERFUL CL menu CLEANING NORMAL CL 4 NORMAL CL ABC d H ead cleaning for all group ojo t 41 W hen you want to clean all heads simultaneously CLEANING 4 MEDIUM CL 4 MEDIUM CL gt ABC ojo CL
20. Chapter 6 Feature Reference 81 6 1 Pausing or Canceling O utput Canceling Output Before It Finishes Procedure Press Hold down for one second or longer Stop sending output data from the computer Description pauses output 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 82 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 2 Setting the Location for Starting Output Setting the Output start Location Procedure Use D gt Ca to move the cutting car Em lae Align the center of the blade with the new output start location BASEPO INT Press Description You can use to set the output start location anywhere you want Note however that this setting must be made for each individual page W hen the printing of one page finishes the output start location returns to its default value W hen the location has been set the comes on Also the screen displays the printable width at the set location When using the take up unit never use C A gt Doing so may cause the take up unit to pull the media with undue force resulting in an error or malfunction Chapter 6 Feature Reference 83 6 3 Matchingthe Printer to the Operating Environment Making the Setting for Automatic Adjustment of the Printer to the Operating Environment Procedure GD MENU 4 Press
21. D Paper tube core inner diameter 50 8 mm or 76 2 mm 2 inches or 3 inches Roll weight 30 kg 66 Ib Other conditions M edia such as the following cannot be used gt having an inward curl i e media whose print surface is on the inner side of the roll M edia whose end is attached to the paper pipe core M edia which is severely warped or which has a strong tendency to reroll M edia that cannot withstand the heat of the heating devices M edia whose paper pipe core is bent or crushed VV VY This machine cannot necessarily print every kind of media When selecting media be sure to carry out testing in advance to make sure that satisfactory printing quality is obtained 142 Chapter 8 Appendix 8 1 Usable Media Acceptable MediaW idth 260 to 1371 mm 10 1 4 to 54 in Approx 260 mm 10 1 4 in Media Approx 410 mm 16 1 8 in Approx 605 mm 23 13 16 in Approx 605 mm 23 13 16 in N Approx 805 mm 31 11 16 in N Approx 830 mm 32 11 16 in N Approx 1030 mm 40 9 16 in Approx 1000 mm 39 3 8 in N Approx 1200 mm 47 1 4 in N Approx 1171 mm 46 1 8 in Approx 1371 mm 54 in all alo ln P B P B i En DIA Grit roller un Pinch roller left Pinch roller right Important M ake sure the left and right pinch rollers are positioned above the grit rollers Use the middle pinch roller as required Position one or bot
22. MAINTENANCE gt FCI CLEANING EDGE DETECTION menu MAINTENANCE REPLACE WIPER d ojo MAINTENANCE 4 OI REPLACE KNIFE d ojo MAINTENANCE G DRAIN BOTTLE CD L To the CLEANING menu Y Y Continue Continue SLEEP INTERVAL 15 gt 15min gt ENABLE To the CHANGE INK SET menu STOP STOP INK CONTROL 4 CHANGE INK SET 4 CHANGE INK SET H ESOL Max 6 14 Menu List Chapter 6 Feature Reference 123 6 14 Menu List 124 Continue QD To the NETWORK menu SYSTEM INFO 4 MODEL 4 MODEL gt 540 SYSTEM INFO 4 5 4 SERIAL NO 500001 ojo SYSTEM INFO 4 INK 4 INK E SOL Max LcLm SYSTEM INFO FRMWARE 4 FIRMWARE gt Ver1 00 a SYSTEM INFO 4 NETWORK C o G NETWORK gt IPADDRESS Co To the MODEL menu SYSTEM INFO 4 CD NETWORK 4 SUBNET MASK 4 SUBNET MASK SUBNET MASK hlc 255 255 255 255 gt co 255 255 255 255 41 CD NETWORK GATEWAY ADDRESS 4 lt gt GATEWAY ADDRESS GATEWAY ADDRESS pl 255 255 255 255 gt 1255 255 255 255 4 ojo NETWORK MAC ADDRESS gt 1 D the BLOWER FAN menu MENU HEATER MENU FEEDFOR DRY gt
23. Use C 4 gt to make the setting for the correction value Press to enable the setting for SCAN SETTING CROP CUT ADJ Press Ce y SETTING a 7 Check the results of adjustment CROP CUT ADJ Press C A gt TEST PRINT H Press to execute If the printing and cutting lines are aligned adjustment is complete Cutting position Printing position Cutting position and print ing position are aligned 108 Chapter 6 Feature Preference 6 7 Correcting Misalignment for Printing or Cutting Description Depending on the composition of the media the positioning of printing and cutting may be misaligned even when you re using crop marks M ake corrections for misaligned printing and cutting for the media you re using Default Setting FEED SETTING 0 0 mm SCAN SETTING 0 0 mm Chapter 6 Feature Reference 109 6 8 Setting How the Media Heating System O perates Switching Off the Preheater Print Heater or Dryer Procedure Q 4 e Press twice 40 gt OFF H Use gt gt to select the device Press C v gt several times to select FF Press to enable the setting Press Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 gt ROLL Description This makes the temperature settings for the media heating system preheater print heater and dryer as well as switching these devices on or off When this is set to OFF these devices do not operate at all You can
24. d ouvrir une cartouche d encre De l encre pourrait s chapper En cas de contact avec les yeux rincer imm diatement et abondamment l eau courante pendant au moins 15 minutes Si les yeux sont toujours irrit s consulter un m decin gt En cas de contact avec la peau laver imm diatement l eau et au savon En cas d irritation ou d inflammation de la peau consulter un m decin gt En cas d ingestion ne pas provoquer le vomissement et demander imm diatement l aide d un m decin Provo quer le vomissement peut cr er un risque de suffocation gt Si l odeur cause un trouble physique amener la personne dans un endroit bien a r et la faire se reposer Si l tourdissement ou la naus e persistent consulter un m decin N Pour utiliser en toute s curit A Le poids de cet appareil est de 200 kg 441 Ib Le poids du support est de 30 kg 67 Ib NATTENTION Installer l appareil un endroit stable et plat et capable de supporter son poids Le poids total de l appareil peut tre d au moins 200 kg 441 Ib Installer l appareil un endroit inappropri peut provoquer un accident grave comme le renversement la chute ou l crasement Le d chargement et la mise en place doivent tre faits par au moins six personnes Les t ches qui exigent un effort trop grand si elles sont ex cut es par un petit nombre de personnes peuvent tre cause de blessures La chute d articles tr s lourds p
25. press CENTER gt i 72 Replacing the Wipers Chapter 7 W hat to Do If 137 7 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 cor rect the problem or if an error message not described here appear contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer ALIGN POINT POSITION INVALID An attempt was made to set an align point at a loca tion where the setting cannot be made No align point can be set when the angle of the base point and the align point is too large Reload the media correctly so that the angle is minimized then set the base point and the align point again to match the crop marks t P 5 Performing Cutting with Automatic Crop mark D etection OPTION DRYER IS NOT CONNECTED W hen the drying heater unitis not connected to the printer OPTION DRYER issetto ENABLE Switch the sub power and main power off and then connect the drying heater unit to the printer CAN T PRINT CROP CONTINUE The sze ofthe data includingthe crop marksis larger than the printing or cutting area of the loaded me dia To continue performing output without correcting this press Center D At this time the portion extending beyond the printing or cutting area and crop marks is not printed To stop output stop sending data from the computer then raise the loading lever M ake the printin
26. NETWORK are not returned to the factory defaults 96 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 6 MakingVariousA djustments for Cutting Performing Distance Correction During Cutting Procedure Press Cw CUTTING MENU gt Press Ca Press C CALIBRATION 4 Press Cv gt twice FEED SETTING Press lt gt twice 0 00 gt 0 00 Use Ca gt C Y D to make the setting for the correction value Press to enable the setting for FEED SETTING CALIBRATION 2 Press C gt SCAN SETTING a Press CY gt scan SETTING Press lt gt 0 00 gt 0 00 4 Use Ca gt C Y D to make the setting for the correction value Press to enable the setting for SCAN SETTING Press ex Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen 4 ROLL Description The movement distance for the media changes subtly depending on the media s thickness This means that the length of a line when cut may differ from the length setting in the data You enter a correction value when you want to align the lengths of cut lines precisely W hen performing printing followed immediately by cutting be sure to set this to 0 00 Default Setting FEED SETTING 0 00 SCAN SETTING 0 00 Chapter 6 Featuer Reference 97 6 6 MakingVarious Adjustments for Cutting Fine tuning the Cutting Conditions Procedure PT Press 50 gf 05009 Use C 4 gt to choose the cutting con
27. P 86 Using Transparent M edia T he loaded media is too small Press any key to clear the error Replace with media of us able size TEMPERATURE ISTOO HIGH C Thetemperature ofthe location where the machine is installed has risen above the ambient tempera ture at which the machine can operate 7 8 If a Error Message Appears O peration cannot be continued Switch off the sub power The displayed temperature is room temperature of installa tion location now Bring the installed location to a tem perature at which operation is possible 15 to 32 C and allow the machine to come to room temperature then turn on the power TEMPERATURE ISTOO LOW C Thetemperature ofthe location where the machine is installed has fallen below the ambient tempera ture at which the machine can operate O peration cannot be continued Switch off the sub power The displayed temperature is room temperature of installa tion location now Bring the installed location to a tem perature at which operation is possible 15 to 32 C and allow the machine to come to room temperature then turn on the power AVOIDING DRY UPTURN OFF POWER The print heads were forced to standby position to prevent them from drying out O peration cannot be continued Switch the sub power off then back on O pening the front cover while printing is in progress causes an emergency stop Never allow the print heads to stand in this state MOTOR ERRORTURN
28. Press C 4 gt twice MODE 4 Press gt twice STOP gt CONT Use Ca gt C v gt to make the setting Press 0 enable the setting Press Ge Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen 4 gt ROLL Description This lets you change according to your purpose the operation that takes place when an ink cartridge is empty STO P immediately pauses operation when a cartridge becomes empty Because pausing printing in progress may make colors uneven it is best to ensure a sufficient amount of remaining ink before you begin printing CONT continue is a mode in which operation is not automatically stopped When a cartridge becomes empty a warning beep sounds but printing does t stop To replace the cartridge you must either wait until printing ends or press the to pause printing Note that operation does not stop even if ink runs out completely Default Setting EMPTY MODE STOP Changing the Type of Ink Procedure Press SUB MENU Press C Y gt several times sup Press C gt INK CONTROL 4 Press lt gt twice s Press C CHANGE INK SET d Press C A gt CHANGE INK SET p Press C gt E SOL Use C 4 gt C v gt to make the setting Press to execute the setting Description You use this when changing the type of ink Selecting the type of ink used for replacement starts head cl
29. These keep the media from dia passes A suction fan that keeps coming loose and prevent fuzz the media from coming loose and a on the cut edge of the media preheater and print heater that help from touching the print heads Knife Guide The separating knife passes through this when you perform media cutoff fix the ink are built in 24 Chapter 1 Introduction Operation Panel TEST PRINT Key Holdingthisdown forone second or longer performs a printing test heads TEST CUT Key Holdingthisdown forone second or longer performs a cutting test TEST PRINT CLEANING Key You use this to perform CLEANING cleaning of the print TEST CUT CUT CONFIG CUT CONFIG Key This displaysthe menu for setting the conditions for cutting Panel Notation MENU Key You press this to enter the menus for various settings Display Screen This displays various set ting menus and other in formation BUSY Cursor Keys erations UP 1 2 Part Names and Functions BUSY Light This lights up during out putting and other such op POINT C3 CUT ENTER HEATER Cy e Q ENTER Key You use this for such tasks as enabling setting values You use these to select set tings for menu items to move the media and for other such operations BASE POINT Key You use this when you wantto setthe output start location This lights up when the set has been made SETUP Key You press this when yo
30. W hen you re performing printing followed immediately by cutting misalignment occurs if the media expands or con tracts If this happens try performing printing with crop marks then setting the base point and one or more align points and performing cutting This corrects for expansion and contraction of the media 15 ENV MATCH set to the DISABLE set ting The printing and cutting positions may become misaligned due to ambient temperature or humidity Setting AU TO EN V MATCH to ENABLE performs matching to the envi ronment to correct for misalignment t P 84 Making the Setting for Automatic Adjustment of the Printer to the O perating Environment Is the CALIBRATION setting during cutting cor rect W hen you re performing printing followed by cutting go to the CUTTING MENU and set the CALIBRATION value to 0 00 t 97 Performing Distance Correction During Cutting 7 3T he Media Jams T he Media Jams If an error message is displayed because the media has jammed immediately correct the problem Fail ure to do so may damage the print heads t P 139 MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF Is the media warped or wrinkled M any factors can cause warping or wrinkling Refer to the following and correct the problem t P 135 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks or Feed Is Unstable Is the height of the print heads too low Try raising the heads higher M edia may inevitably warp or wrinkle slightly so adju
31. also make this setting on the computer When you ve made the setting on the computer the computer s setting takes precedence and the printer s setting is ignored Default Setting PRE preheater 35 C 95 F PRIN T print heater 40 C 95 F DRYER 50 C 122 F 110 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 8 Setting How the Media Heating System O perates Determining How the Media Heating System O perates Procedure HEATER MENU 4e Hold down Gren and press Emo FEED FOR DRY gt MENU 4s Press CY gt PREHEATING gt PREHEATING P Press gt 30 C gt MENU Use Ca D C Y D to make the setting Press to enable the setting Press menu y Es Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 ROLL Description This feature comtrols 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 the is dark 30 C lowers the media heating system to a fixed temperature 30 C when is dark O FF switches off the media heating system when is dark Default Setting PREHEATING 30 C Chapter 6 Feature Reference 111 6 9 Setting How the Auxiliary Dryer Operates Switching the Drying heater Unit On and Off Procedure THEATER MENU Hold down Cwev and press OPTION DRYER 4 Press CY twice option DRYER 4 Press gt DISABLE gt ENABLE e Use CA
32. and black Printing resolution Printing dot resolu tion Maximum 1440 dpi Acceptable tool Special blade for CAM 1 series Cutting speed 10 to 600 mm s 0 to 300 mm s in media feed direction Blade force 30 to 300 gf Blade offset compensation 0 000 to 1 500 mm 0 to 0 0591 in Software resolution W hen cutting 0 025 mm step 0 000984 in step ae accuracy W hen printing 2 13 Error of less than 0 3 of distance traveled or 0 3 mm whichever is greater Distance accuracy W hen cutting 3 Error of less than 0 4 of distance traveled or 0 3 mm whichever is greater W hen distance correction has been performed when the setting for CALI BRATION CUTTING ADJ has been made Error of less than 0 2 of distance traveled or 0 1 mm whichever is greater accuracy W hen cutting 3 15 0 1 mm or less Alignment accuracy for printing and cut ting 3 6 0 5 mm or less Alignment accuracy for printing and cut ting when reloading media 3 6 Error of less than 0 5 of distance traveled or 3 mm whichever is greater Dryer unit 7 H eating method Setting range for the preset temperature 30 to 50 C 86 to 122 F Ink fixing device 7 Print heater Preheater Setting range for the preset temperature 30 to 50 C 86 to 122 F Roll outer diameter all Owing take up Take up system Maximum 180 mm
33. can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers monitors printers facsimiles copiers scanners and multifunction devices Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations Contents N To Ensure Sae U Se icai v onaceaunusneusauneaviacacdaraadacusadussuuctausaseavasneduuwusecnnievdbaadeusieesauaseawe 5 N Pour utiliser en toute s curit 12 Important Notes on Handling nd ananas 19 UN cmm 19 a 20 Chapter L Introduction si nemunmmnmomnausinnnnamodnoiannnnn 21 l Features 07 tne sadi eitis dte vf v oed Rte tria c dol n at 22 ames EUROS rd QS br lu vn Ku 23 PEINE M DEO DEVI adoro tls cuts adeo ot a att Dor boe doute eda os 23 Operation Panel ne Sh a o co db E Ev E a d P bu t b a 25 M dia Take Up i ubt Cho us i ope blc et 26 Chapter 20 DerdiON ennemi VEO CE CD RD rcv EROR RR nn 27 Ded tne POWE nautas tr ntt oet AN Pn Lo ON PUE 28 POWer ANd VOR ER AU DV vti Rte tut eR Uu ces ag V iot 28 The POWER SA VINg FAURE RS ARCH RS 29 2 2 koadig and O TEM an ne EG Ro 30 H
34. certaines surfaces par inadvertance Faire preuve de pru dence pendant l utilisation de l appareil Ne jamais faire fonctionner l appareil s on porte une cravate un collier ou des v tements amples Bien attacher les cheveux longs Ces v tements ou ces objets peuvent tre coinc s dans l appareil ce qui causerait des blessures Utiliser l appareil dans un endroit propre et bien clair Travailler dans un endroit sombre ou encombr peut causer un accident l utilisateur risque par exemple de tr bucher malencontreusement et d tre coinc par une partie de l appareil Ne jamais grimper ni s appuyer sur la machine La machine n est pas concue pour supporter le poids d une personne Grimper ou s appuyer sur la machine peut d placer des l ments et causer un faux pas ou une chute ce qui causerait des blessures Attention outil de coupe Cet appareil contient un outil interne Pour viter les blessures manipuler l outil avec soin 13 Pour utiliser en toute s curit Risque de d charge ou de choc lectrique d lectrocution ou d incendie NATTENTION NATTENTION Brancher une prise lectrique conforme Manipuler le c ble d alimentation la fiche aux caract ristiques de cet appareil ten et la prise lectrique correctement et avec sion fr quence et courant soin Une tension incorrecte ou un courant insuffisant N e jamais utiliser un article endommag car cela peuvent causer un inc
35. for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe WARN ING 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 NCAUTION Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with re spect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets About the Symbols The A symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle The symbol at left means danger of electrocution The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet A To Ensure Safe Use N Incorrect operation may cause injury NCAUTION WARNING o Be sure to follow the operation proce dures described in this documentation Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the usage or handling of the machine to touch it Incorrect usage or handling may lea
36. gt Y gt to select ENABLE DISABLE Press Center e Press Gen Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 gt ROLL Description This switches the optional drying heater unit on or off The machine settings govern the temperature setting for the drying heater unit so when installation is complete set OPTIONAL DRYER on the machine to ENABLE Default Setting OPTION DRYER DISABLE 112 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 9 Setting How theAuxiliary Dryer O perates Switching the O ptional Blower fan U nit On and Off Procedure HEATER MENU 4 BLOWER FAN gt BLOWER FAN 4 DISABLE gt ENABLE 4 gt ROLL SETUP SHEET Description Hold down and press Press C Y gt Press Use Ca gt to select EN ABLE DISABLE Press Press Cwenu gt Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen This switches the blower fan unit on or off W hen the blower fan unit is installed set BLOWER FAN to ENABLE Default Setting BLOWER FAN DISABLE Chapter 6 Feature reference 113 6 10 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media Saving O ptimized Media SettingsAs Preset Values Procedure menu 4 Press Cv PRESET gt SAVE gt Press CY gt NAMET Use C a gt to select any one from N AMET to NAMES Press to save The present menu settings are saved in the preset you chose in step
37. in advance gt Results may var y greatly depending on the print mode and other factors Make settings suited to the media gt W hen suggested settings for temperature print mode and other values are given use the suggested settings 38 Chapter 2 Operation 2 4 Starting Output Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer W hen you have finished loading media and making the temperature settings for the heating devices then follow the steps below This procedure enables the machine to receive data from the computer and perform output N ote however that when you want to perform only cutting operation that differs from the following procedure is required t P 46 To Perform Cutting Procedure Close the front cover Press making the light come on W ait until stops flashing and stays steadily lit Make sure you are at the top menu If you are not at the top menu press Cvev then press D Top screen W 1371 mm Steadily lighted Flashing Steadily lighted HEATER CONFIG M 1 Outputting Is Not Possible in These Situations gt The machine does not run when the front cover is open Also never open it when output is in progress Doing so interrupts output gt Data from the computer is not accepted when is dark gt Printing does not start until lights up gt Data from the computer is not accepted when you are not at the top menu PointsW hich Mus
38. ink cartridge is replaced with a new one printing or cutting Starts t P 9 Determining W hat appens W hen an Ink Cartridge Is Empty Is a message displayed on the screen t P 137 If a Message Appears c P 138 If an Error Message Appears Is the cable connected Connect the cable securely Is the network connection correct Check the port setting for the software RIP In the software RIP specify the IP address assigned to the Roland PrintServer M ake sure the network routing is suitable Try connecting the computer and the machine to the same hub or con necting then directly using a crossover cable If this makes it possible to perform outputting it means the problem is in the network itself M ake sure the green light is on If the light is dark the net work connection is not correct If output is impossible even though the green light is on make sure the IP address and other settings are correct The settings on both the machine and the computer must be 130 Chapter 7 W hat to Do If correct Try making the settings again as you check for du plicate IP addresses and typing errors Green light Mo cj 00 OW The MediaTake up System Doesn t Run Is the cable connected Connect the cable for the take up unit to the machine To perform take up automatically du
39. le chargement du support ou lors de la fermeture du couvercle Attention Temp rature lev e La platine et la surface de s chage chauffent Etre prudent pour viter un incendie ou des br lures Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precison 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 This M achine Is a Precision Device gt andle carefully and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force gt ever needlessly put your hand or fingers inside the cover the ink cartridge ports or other internal areas of the machine Install in a Suitable Location gt Install in a location having the specified temperature and relative humidity gt nstall in a quiet stable location offering good operating conditions The Print H eadsAre Delicate gt N ever needlessly touch or allow media to scrape them Failure to handle with care may cause damage gt The print heads may be damaged if allowed to dry out The machine prevents desiccation automatically but improper operation may render this feature inoperative O perate properly as specified in this manual gt N ever allow the machine to stand with an ink cartridge removed Remaining ink in the printer may harden and clog the print he
40. media so that it is without slack Pull out the media Hold the media at the center and pull it out being sure to keep it straight M ake sure all areas of the media are taut e Pull back the loading lever to secure the media WC o in place IE CSS Loading lever 32 Chapter 2 Operation 2 2 Loading and Cutting Off Media 4 Set the media clamps and close the front cover Set the media clamps The media clamps have dixtinct left and right sides Install them like shown in the figure Media clamp Line up the hole with the end of the media TR Close the front cover Front cover Use gt C to select ROLL ROLL Press Press Cs Important Note When Using the M edia Clamps Insert the media clamps firmly all the way until they engage with an audible click and make sure they will not come loose Incorrect mounting may cause the media to catch or snag and make correct printing impossible or may lead to malfunction or poor output quality Chapter 2 Operation 33 2 2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Position the pinch rollers over the grit rollers If the following message appears when you close the front cover open the front c
41. the media media may wrinkle or come loose from the platen during outputting increasing the chance of contact with the print heads When you are using such media adjust the head height to HIGH Note that the height of the heads cannot be determined by just the thickness of the media Misalignment may occur during bidirectional printing due to the head height or the thickness of the media If this happens perform bidirectional correction to match the media you re using c P 100 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing 101 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely Default Setting HEAD HEIGHT Low Chapter 6 Feature Reference 85 6 4 AccommodatingVarious Kinds of Media UsingTransparent Media Procedure Press Ce SUB MENU Press C v several times EDGE DETECTION e Press C ENABLE P DISABLE Use CA gt Y gt to select DISABLE Press to enable the setting e D Press Gen Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 ROLL Description This setting enables or disables detection of the leading and trailing edges of the media It is normally set to EN ABLE W hen transparent media is loaded set it to DISABLE When this is set to DISABLE the ROLL and TU selections are available during media setup At this time ensure a margin of at least 75 mm from the leading edge of the media to the printing or cutting start location When ED
42. the power cord and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer Never place any flammable object nearby Never use a combustible aerosol spray nearby Never use in any location where gases can accumulate Combustion or explosion may be a danger Handle the power cord plug and electri cal outlet correctly and with care Never use any article that is damaged Using a damaged article may result in fire or electrical shock WARNING W hen using an extension cord or power strip use one that adequately satisfies the machine s ratings for voltage frequency and current Use of multiple electrical loads on a single elec trical outlet or of a lengthy extension cord may cause fire Connect to ground This can prevent fire or electrical shock due to current leakage in the event of malfunction Position so that the power plug is within immediate reach at all times This is to enable quick disconnection of the power plug in the event of an emergency Install the machine next to an electrical outlet Also provide enough empty space to allow immedi ate access to the electrical outlet If sparking smoke burning odor unusual sound or abnormal operation occurs im mediately unplug the power cord Never use if any component is damaged Continuingto use the machine may result in fire electrical shock or injury Contact your autho rized Roland DG Corp dealer A To Ensure Safe Use A Important notes abo
43. turn on the power the machine automatically performs some operations such as those to keep the print heads from drying out Allowing the machine to stand completely unused for a prolonged period may damage the print heads so be sure to switch on the power to perform these automatic operations Keep at a Constant Temperature and Relative Humidity Even when the machine is not in use keep it at a temperature of 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F and a relative humidity of 20 to 8096 with no condensation Temperatures that are too high may degrade the ink and cause malfunction Tempera tures that are too low may cause the ink to freeze and damage the heads Alarm Feature PRESS THE POWER This function is to remind you to switch on the sub power once a month When the ma chine remains unused for about one month this screen appears and a warning beep sounds If this screen appears switch on the sub power When maintenance operations finish switch off the sub power This feature operates when the printer s main power is turned on We recommend leaving on just the main power to the printer even when the machine is to remain out of use for a prolonged period Important Note on Draining Ink This machine has features for draining internal ink and for performing washing using washing cartridges but they should never be used except in special cases The machine to stand without ink for a prolonged period may damage the heads even if internal washing is
44. value of 40 millimeters or more Printing this test pattern using parameters identical to those for actual printing Also using material such as media scraps that have passed through the printer may not yield correct results N ote however that you can also make this setting on the computer by for example choosing the media type in the RIP program you are using Use this feature when you wantto make the setting on the printer without changing any settings on the computer When you ve made the setting on the computer the computer s setting takes precedence and the printer s setting is ignored Default Setting SETTIN G 0 0096 Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions During Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting Procedure 1 Check the setting for the AUTO ENV MATCH menu item M ake sure the AUTO ENV MATCH menu item is set to ENABLE c P84 Making the Setting for Automatic Adjustment of the Printer to the perating Environment 2 Execute the ADJUST BI DIR menu item Q Load the media t P 30 How to Load Media t 90 How to Load Sheet Media Perform bidirectional adjustment c P 100 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing c P 101 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely Chapter 6 Feature Preference QU 6 7 Correcting Misalignment for Printing or Cutting Print a test pattern and cut it vw P Press Cvew CUTTI
45. 7 F humidity 50 N ot assured when the print heater or dryer is used 4 The following conditions must be met gt gt gt gt gt gt Media type Media specified by Roland DG Corp Roll media must be loaded on the shaft PREFEED menu item must be set to EN ABLE Side margins 25 mm or more for both the left and right margins Front margin 35 mm or more Excluding stretching contraction of the media Range for assured repetition accuracy gt gt 9 YVY c Y VS 8 For media with a width exceeding 610 mm Length 4 000 mm For media with a width of 610 mm or less Length 8 000 mm Provided that media length is under 3000 mm Temperature 25 C 77 F Excluding possible shift caused by expansion contraction of the media and or by reloading the media Media type Roland PET film D ata size 1 000 mm in the media feed direction 1 346 mm in the carriage movement direction N o lamination Automatic detection of crop marks at 4 points when media is reloaded D uring cutting PREFEED menu item must be set to EN ABLE Temperature 25 C 77 F Excludes the effects of slanted movement and of expansion and contraction of the media W arm up is required after powerup This may require 5 to 20 minutes depending on the operating environment D epending on the ambient temperature and media width the preset temperature fail to be reached O perating environment Humidity 76
46. 83 6 3 Matching the Printer to the perating Environment nn 04 M aking the Setting for Automatic Adjustment of the Printer to perating Environment 84 6 4 AccommodatingVarious Kinds of Media en 05 Adjusting Head Height to Match Media 85 orc ESI Me ee 86 Pinind Hard to diy ME nement AA 86 Preventing M edia from Coming sd sie sa it intense 87 Speeding U p Output Tor Narrow M men ba 88 Keeping from Being Soiled by Ink Drops 88 HOW todoad Sneeb Medida Mosca tte 90 6 5 SELLING How tne Printer O Del ateS ssenisenatosqm a a bna BA 91 Determining What Happens When an Ink Cartridge IS Empty 91 chandino Me De OT tit tatoos ER a asc a eot menta tont 91 Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode 92 Me SEPM OHE ot a a ciet Epi interes 92 Preventing Pulling of the M edia with Undue Force When Performing Cutting Only 93 Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer 93 GIVING Priory t Image UGLY css de A DS a tennis 94 Changing the M enu Language and the Units of Measurement 94 Displaying the Amount of Remaining M edia on the Printer s Screen
47. Cwvev and switch on the sub power Use Ca D C Y D to select the display menu language Press Center Use Ca gt C Y D to select the measurement unit for length Press Center Use Ca gt C Y D to Select to the measurement unit for tempera ture Press Center This sets the language and units of measurement displayed on the printer s screen Default Setting MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH LENGTH UNIT mm TEM P UNIT Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 5 Setting How the Printer Operates DisplayingtheAmount of Remaining Media on the Printer s Screen Procedure 4 SHEET REMAIN gt SHEET REMAIN SET LENGTH gt LENGTH P 0 0m b25 0m H L 250m This display is updated SETUP SHEET 4P ROLL L25 0m Description Press menu y Press C a gt twice Press C gt Press CY gt Press lt gt Use C A gt C Y D to set the amount of media remaining Press to enable the setting Press Cu Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen If setup has not been performed the set value flashes You can display how much of the media in use is left Once you set the amount of media remaining the amount remaining is displayed atthe top menu until it reaches zero If you cancel the setup such as by removing the media or raising the loading lever the amount remaining at that time flashes on the screen The amount of media remaining is not updated automatically when you ch
48. E no condensation 80 ho Use in an operating environment with this range 35 15 2 C F 520 27 32 59 68 80 6 89 6 Temperature Chapter 8 Appendix 149 150 151 152 About the GPL LGPL software used in this product Thank you for purchasing our product This product is using the GNU General Public License GPL GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL software You have the right to acquire modify and distribute the source code for this GPL LGPL software You can obtain the GPL LGPL source code used in this product by downloading it from the following website URL lt http www rolanddg com gpl gt Roland 1000001405 R1 060529
49. EANING POWERFUL CL 4 POWERFUL CL ABC To the NORMAL CL menu Heater Configration Menu Press PRE 40 PRINT 4 DRYER 50 PRINT 40 gt DRYER 5 e 40 50 p 501 126 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 14 Menu List Cut Configration Menu Press FORCE SPEED 4 OFFSET 4 UPSPEED 50 gf b 50 gf 20cms p20 cms 0 250mm 0 250mm e 20cm s b20cm s 4 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 127 128 Chapter 7 W hat to Do If 129 7 1 he Machine Doesn t Run T he 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 sub power switch lights up Is illuminated Printing is not performed when is not illuminated 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 output doesn t start even when data is sent from the computer To go to the top menu press Cwev D then press gt Is illuminated W hen lights up operation is paused To resume press CAUSE y goes dark and printing resumes Has ink run out W hen printing data is sent while the screen shown in the 1 _ SEE figure is displayed a message 8 appears and a warning beep sounds At the same time operation pauses When the
50. ECTIO N menu item to ENABLE When EDGE DETECTION is set to DISABLE then SHEET REMAIN is not displayed automatically regardless of the setting for AU TO DISPLAY Also when sheet media is loaded that is when SH EET SELECT is set to PIECE the setting for the amount of remaining media is made automatically and so this menu is not displayed c P 86 UsingTransparent Default Setting AUTO DISPLAY DISABLE Printing theAmount of Remaining Media Procedure Press Crau SHEET REMAIN 4 Press C a gt twice REMAIN Press C gt PRINT MEMO Press to perform printing Press CD Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 ROLL Description This prints the amount of media remaining that is displayed at the top menu You use this when you want to make a record of the remaining length of the media now in use Printing the amount of media remaining before you change the media enables you to refer to the printed record and use the value to make the setting for the remaining amountthe next time you use the media ReturningAll Settings toT heir Initial Values Procedure lu Press Cv SUB MENU 4 Press CY gt several times SUB 1 Press C gt gt FACTORY DEFAULT Press C v several times Press to execute Description This menu returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults However the settings for LANGUAGE and LENGTH UNIT
51. G MENU gt Press Ca gt P Press C CUTTING PRIOR Press gt twice PRIOR P Press C COMMAND MENU Use Ca gt C Y gt to select MENU Press to enable the setting gm Press Guy Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen 4 gt ROLL Description You can also make the settings for the cutting conditions using the computer By default the settings made with the computer take priority To make the cutting conditions set on the machine take priority either turn off the settings of the computer or make the setting described above Chapter 6 Feature Reference 99 6 7 Correcting Misalignment for Printing or Cutting Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure I Print atest pattern Press Cv ADJUST gt Press C v D Press gt TEST PRINT e Press to start printing 2 Read the correction values from the test pattern Choose the value that pro duces the least misalignment Test pattern A Simple 30 28 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 85 4 3 2 1 0 414249444546 7 8 9 10 PAM Current correc Correction value tion value scale J Enter the correction values that you read Press CY gt SIMPLE SETTING gt SIMPLE SETTING Press gt 0 6 Use CA gt C Y gt to set the correct
52. GE DETECTION is set to DISABLE the machine cannot detect when media runs out In such cases printing operation does not stop when the media runs out and there is a chance that the platen or the like may become soiled by ink or that ink may get inside and damage the machine If media runs out while printing is in progress immediately press to quit printing Default Setting EDGE DETECTION ENABLE Printing Hard to dry Media Procedure Press SUB MENU 4 Press C v several times sus menu Press lt SCAN INTERVAL gt Press CY gt INTERVAL Press C OFF p 1 0sec d Use Ca gt C Y to set the value Press Press menu Press C 4 gt to back to original screen SETUP SHEET 86 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 4 AccommodatingVarious Kinds of Media Description You use this when ink dries poorly even when the print heater and dryer are used Larger values produce progressively slower movement of the media enabling you to extend the drying time accordingly Printing time takes correspond ingly longer You can also make this setting on the computer When you have made the setting on the computer the computer s setting is used and the printer s setting is ignored Default Setting SCAN INTERVAL OFF Preventing Media from Coming Loose Procedure mu Press Guy SUB MENU 4 Press C gt several times Press gt VACUUM P
53. I ms LB N A tr iLL E qu Do Maintenance Cover Dryer You remove this when you per This heats the media to hasten form cleaning the print head ink drying Link Indicator These LEDs indicate the network connection sta tus The green link LED lights up when connected reliably While receiving data the yellow status LED flashes Main Power Switch Ethernet Connector This is used to connect the printer to a network Power cord X Connector Thissupplies power to the printer Cartridge Slots F m mji This is where ink cartridges are NE MIS E installed olo c Ic N E gt gt O HD D D gt gt eee Ink cartridge tray Drain Bottle o This collects drained ink and other such fluids Brake This helps to ensure stable media feed fi Stopper Shaft on Chapter 1 Introduction 23 1 2 Part Names and Functions N NM Cutting Carriage RN The blade and the separating knife are inside here Pinch Rollers These clamp the media when the loading lever is pulled back toward you Print head Carriage 2 The print heads are inside this Grit Rollers These rollers feed out media toward the front of the ma chine E Blade protectio This protects the tip of the Platen Media Clamps blade during cutting This is the path over which the me
54. IP to make the setting for the drying time For information on how to make the setting refer to the documentation for the software RIP you re using c P 36 Settings of the Media Heating System If the lines for printing and for cutting do not match up alignment for printing and cutting is required c P 104 Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions During Printing Followed Immediately by C utting Depending on the type of media and the temperature of the media heating system expansion or contraction of the media may cause the positions for printing and cutting to become misaligned If this happens use the crop mark feature to perform alignment for printing and cutting automatically c P 49 Cutting Using the Crop mark Feature 48 Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature 3 3 Cutting Using the C rop mark Feature How to Use the Crop mark Feature The crop mark feature is used for aligning printing and cutting When you re printing with crop marks in one of the following cases you can perform automatic alignment with detection of the printed crop marks when you perform cutting gt W hen you re cutting media that may have expanded or shrunk during printing due to the heat of the dryer or the like W hen you remove printed media and then reload it and perform cutting such as when you perform cutting after laminating the media Important otesW hen Performing Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting gt W hen
55. LE Check whether the drain bottle isinstalled Install the drain bottle then press 7 7 If a Message Appears CHECK DRAIN BOTTLE This appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid collects in the drain bottle To clear the message press Center f this screen appears go to the DRAIN BOTTLE menu and discard the discharged fluid in the bottle t P 62 Disposing of Discharged Ink NOW HEATING Wait until the preheater print heater and dryer reach the preset temperature Printing starts when lights up You can stop printing by holding Cserve for one second or longer while this is displayed Pressing gt makes print ing start immediately without waiting to reach the preset temperature CLOSE THE FRONT COVER Close the front cover For safety the carriage do not operate while a cover is open SET HEAD HEIGHT TO xxx The height of the print heads is lower than the height speci fied on the computer The heads move to a location where you can operate the height adjustment lever Adjustto the displayed height then press REMOVE MEDIA CLAMPS This appears if is pressed while the media clamp is attached Remove the media clamp and press CENTER D TIME FOR MAINTENANCE It is time to clean the heads using the cleaning kit After verifying press CENTER y t 68 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit TIME FORWIPER REPLACE Itistimeto replace the wiper After verifying
56. NG MENU gt Press cure Press lt gt PRINT CUT ADJ gt PRNT cUT an Press C gt TEST PRINT Press Cutting position Cutting position Printing position Printing position Cutting position and print ing position are misaligned Cutting position and print ing position are aligned W hen adjustment is needed go on to the steps below 4 Print a test pattern and cut it a Press C Y D Press to execute PRINT CUT ADJ TEST PRINT 2 H 5 From the test pattern read the value at the location Make sure the value Test pattern on the SCAN side Cutting line Ae dE 1 Ac p d 03 M 10 I 10 Scan direction Se LT dE Correction value scale AL Read the scale on which the cut ting line goes over as the correc tion value In this figure the value is 0 3 Use the same method to read the value on the FEED side Make sure the value on the FEED side Chapter 6 Feature Reference 105 6 7 Correcting Misalignment for Printing or Cutting Enter the adjustment value you read PRINT CUT ADJ Press Ca SETTING gt Press gt Use C A gt C Y to make the setting for the correction value Press to enable the setting for FEED SETTING Use D gt to make the setting for the correction value Press to enable the setting for SCAN SETTING PRINT CUT ADJ Press Cwew SETTING gt 7 Check the r
57. OWER Use C v twice VACUUM POWER 4 Press C y AUTO 90 Use Ca gt C Y D to set the value Press to enable the setting Press Guy Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen 4 gt ROLL 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 Conversely when the media is flimsy and cannot move smoothly reducing the suction force may help When set to AUTO the suction force is automatically adjusted to the optimal level for the media width You can also make this setting on the computer When you have made the setting on the computer the computer s setting is used and the printer s setting is ignored Default Setting VACUUM POWER AUTO Chapter 6 Feature Reference 87 88 6 4 AccommodatingVarious Kinds of Media Speeding U p Output for Narrow Media Procedure SUB MENU gt SUB MENU FULL WIDTH S gt Full 5 FULL gt OFF SETUP SHEET ROLL Description Press Press C Y gt several times Press gt Press C Y gt several times Press C gt Use CA gt C Y gt to select SHEET or Press to enable the setting Press Cwenu gt Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen This shortens output time by reducing the width of he
58. OWwW to boad M edid ai aaa ne Mo atc iv or opas eek Eo A re s 30 ROW Bersi5engm nn ann aies ie 35 2 3 Settings of the Media H eating System nes 36 W hat Is the M edia H eating SY SLC co ine bo ur todo bbc Do P oo t ha ba Sls 36 M aking the Temperature Setting for the M edia Heating System 36 General Guide for the Preset Temperatures nme emen nnne nnn nnn nnns 37 2 2 Starting O 39 Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer 39 Printing Tests and C Leal Hit veli E vrbe c a d fuk PC clot ba a 40 2 5 Ir Ie Runs QUE uses turtur motns adiri Ri echa Pul n d P nce ott err oed aa o Rennes 42 CHECKING or PRESS HEY aS De c DOANH ap AAA ONES EH uS ls 42 IT Ihi eine Ch la 43 Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature 45 T Performing EEE A tomato ta m Qr Sca rr caria bentes n erm 46 POTION Wik C UUNO Sr a arche er a tah RE SN a euin tote muck Adsunt Nat 46 a CUMING ace EM 47 Making mhe Setting for Blade FOIE eror pta dern pet Rennais a 47 3 2 Performing Printing Followed Immediately by C utting
59. POWER OFF A motor error occurred O peration cannot be continued Switch off the sub power Next eliminate the cause of the error then immediately switch on the sub power If the machine is allow ed to stand with the error uncorrected the print heads may dry out and become damaged This error may be caused by such factors as a mistake in loading the media a media jam or an operation that pulls the media with excessive force The media has jammed Carefully remove the jammed media The print heads may also be damaged Perform head cleaning then perform a printing test and check the results T he 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 adjustthe media to create a small amount of slack then switch on the sub power WRONG CARTRIDGE A cartridge that cannot be used was installed Remove the cartridge to clear the error Use a cartridge of the specified type Chapter 7 W hat to Do If 139 140 Chapter 8 141 8 1 Usable Media Conditions for Usable Media Media width 10 1 4 to 54 inches 260 to 1371 mm A Cuttable media thickness 0 08 to 0 22 mm 3 2 to 8 6 mil depending on media composition B Maximum media thickness including backing paper Printing only 1 0 mm 39 mil When performing cutting 0 4 mm 15 mil C Roll outer diameter 180 mm
60. Press y 0 0 0 4 Use C to select Use gt C Y D to set the correc tion values Press for finish making the settings for SETTING NO 1 0 H4 H5 H6 4 0 0 0 H SETTING Press C Y gt SETTING NO 2 4 m m m e Press gt 0 0 0 Use C gt to select Use C 4 gt C Y D to set the correc C Gg tion values 7 Press for finish making the settings for SETTING NO 2 0 oO SETTING P Press C Y gt SETTING NO 3 4 H1 H2 H3 4 Press y 0 0 0 4 Use C C gt to select Use D C Y gt to set the correc tion values gt Press for finish making the settings for SETTING NO 3 0 0 0 n DETAIL SETTING 4 Press CY gt SETTING NO4 gt H2 e Press C gt 0 0 0 d Use C 4 to select Use Ca D C Y D to set the correc D tion values Press for finish making the settings for SETTING NO 4 H4 H5 Ho lt 0 0 0 H 4 Go back to the original screen Press menu y ex Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen 4 gt ROLL Description This corrects for each head the minute misalignment that occurs in the bidirectional printing mode W hen further correction is required such as when adjustment made using SIM PLE SETTING do not enhance printing use DETAIL SETTING to make corrections for each head Chapter 6 Feature Preference 6 7 Correcting Misalignment for
61. Printing or Cutting Performing Feed Correction to Alleviate Horizontal Bands and the Like Procedure I Print atest pattern CALIBRATION 4 Press lt 7 gt several times TEST PRINT to start printing 2 Checkthe test pattern you printed present Correct results O verlap Test pattern IN Correction value adjustment Reduce the value t0 Increase the value 3 Enter the correction value SETTING Press CY gt 0 00 0 15 d Press D Use Ca gt C Y D to make the setting for the correction value Press to enable the setting 4 Go back to the original screen Press Gen Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen lt 4 gt ROLL Chapter 6 Feature Reference 103 6 7 Correcting Misalignment for Printing or Cutting 104 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 Repeat the process of printing a test pattern and entering a correction value a number of times to find the optimize value After correction performing take up to return the media and carrying out printing may not produce correct results W hen resetting the page spacing after correction set it to a
62. Priority to Image Q uality CALIBRATION in the CUTTING MENU c P 97 Performing Distance Correction During Cutting FO RCE SPEED FFSET U P SPEED c P 98 Fine tuning the Cutting Conditions ADJUST BI DIR SIMPLE SETTING c P 100 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing ADJUST BI DIR DETAIL SETTING c P 101 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely CALIBRATION c P 103 Performing Feed Correction to Alleviate Horizontal Bands and the Like PRIN T CUT AD c P 104 Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions During Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting Up to eight types of preset can be saved You can assign a name to each ones so that using media names may aid recognition and clarity t P 116 Loading a Saved Preset 116 Assigning a N ame to a Preset Chapter 6 Feature reference 115 6 10 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media Loading a Saved Preset Procedure P Press Crau PRESET gt toa Press C gt twice Use Ca D to select the name of a preset you want to load Cp ROLL 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 W hen no names have been assigned you select from among NAM E1 through NAM E8 If you load a preset while Cserve is illuminat
63. Roland SOL JE T PAROI SIGN MAKER BY ROLAND DG CORPORATION XC 540 USER S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing this product gt 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 gt Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited gt The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice gt The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us gt Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product gt Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using this product Roland DG Corporation For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generate
64. a Set or select an adjustment value that is suited to the media t P 100 Correcting for M isalignment in Bidirectional Print Ing t P 101 Correcting for M isalignment in Bidirectional Print ing More Precisely Is the media heating system at a suitable tempera ture If the ink forms lumps or smudges raise the temperature N ote however that a temperature that is too high may degrade the media or cause it to wrinkle t P 36 Settings of the Media Heating System Is the temperature of the room too low The media heating system may not warm up sufficiently when the temperature is 20 C 68 F or lower Also even when the media heating system reach their preset tem peratures adequate effectiveness may not be apparent if the media is thoroughly chilled Before printing allow the media to come to room temperature Is the print mode suitable If attractive printing is impossible even when the media heating system is at a high temperature try using a higher quality print mode Depending on the media smudging may occur when using a high quality print mode and results may also vary greatly depending on the settings of your RIP program such as the color profile selection M settings suited to the media you re using Is the printer installed in a level and stable location N ever install the machine in a location where it is tilted or where it may wobble or experience vibration Also make sure that the print h
65. a maison tous les meubles et m me les animaux domestiques Le symbole A attire l attention de l utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les avertissements Le sens pr cis du symbole est d termin par le dessin l int rieur du triangle Le symbole gauche signifie danger d lectrocution Le symbole avertit l utilisateur de ce qu il ne doit pas faire ce qui est interdit La chose sp cifique ne pas faire est indiqu e par le dessin l int rieur du cercle Le symbole gauche signifie que l appareil ne doit jamais tre d mont Le symbole pr vient l utilisateur sur ce qu il doit faire La chose sp cifique faire est indiqu e par le dessin l int rieur du cercle Le symbole gauche signifie que le fil lectrique doit tre d branch de la prise 12 NATTENTION S assurer de suivre les proc dures d utilisation d crites dans la documenta tion Ne jamais permettre quiconque ne connait pas le fonctionnement ou la manutention de l appareil de le toucher L utilisation ou la manutention incorrectes peuvent causer un accident Garder les enfants loin de l appareil L appareil comporte des zones et des composants qui pr sentent un danger pour les enfants et qui pourraient causer des blessures la c cit la suffocation ou d autres accidents graves Ne jamais faire fonctionner l appareil apr s avoir consomm de l alcool ou des m dicaments ou dans un tat de fatigue L utilisati
66. acing Consumable Parts 2 Replace the wipers U se the included tweezers 0 D etach the old wipers D etach the hook and pull up and out TR NE Insert the new wipers the rear Rubber surface toward the front Attach the hook 3 Quit the REPLACE WIPER menu Close the front door Press Center MAINTENANCE 4 REPLACE WIPER PE the figure appears i After the process to quit the REPLACE WIPER menu ends the screen shown in Press menu y 4 gt ROLL re Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen Q Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure c P 40 PrintingTest and Cleaning Chapter 3 M aintenance and Adjustment 73 5 4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Blade If the blade becomes dull replace it with the included replacement blade NCAUTION 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 injur y NCAUTION Do not touch the tip of the separating knife with your fingers Doing so may result in injury 1 Enter the blade replacement mode 1 MENU s Press SUB MENU gt Press C v gt several times sus Menu 1 Press gt MAINTENANCE gt Press C A D MAINTENANCE 1 Press C gt REPLACE KNIFE Press lt _ gt several times Te prend The print head carriage moves to a
67. ad movement to the minimum necessary This is effective when the width of the media or the output data is narrow SH EET matches the range of head movement to the width of the media O FF matches the range of head movement to the output data Movement is limited to the minimum amount neces sary and this can be expected to yield the fastest output N ote however that because the speed of media movement is no longer constant colors may be uneven FULL makes the speed of media movement constant at all times Default Setting FULL WIDTH SJ FULL Keeping Media from Being Soiled by Ink Drops Procedure SUB MENU gt SUB MENU PERIODIC CL gt PERIODIC d NONE gt 10min EF SHEET ROLL Chapter 6 Feature Reference Press Qm Press C v gt several times Press y Press C v gt several times Press menu y Use Ca gt Y gt to select a value from 10 min to 990 min or PAG E Press to enable the setting Press Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 6 4 AccommodatingVarious Kinds of Media Description Ink tends to collect on the surface of the heads when you use media prone to build up a static charge or when the ambient temperature is low U nder some conditions this ink may be transferred to the media Use this feature at such times The ink buildup is removed as printing is performed W hen this is set to PAGE automatic cleaning is p
68. ads gt The print heads are components that wear out Periodic replacement is required with the frequency of re placement depending on use This M achine Becomes H ot gt N ever cover the ventilation holes with cloth tape or anything else 19 Important Notes on Handling and Use Ink Cartridges Come in VariousTypes gt Use 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 gt ever drop or shake forcefully T he impact may rupture the internal pouch and cause the ink to leak gt ever attempt to disassemble gt N ever attempt to refill the ink gt f ink gets on your hands or clothing wash it off as soon as possible Removal may become difficult if allowed to stand Storage gt Store unopened in a well ventilated location at a temperature of 20 to 40 68 to 104 Chapter 1 Introduction 21 22 1 1 Features of the Machine W hat Is the X C 540 The XC 540 is a large format printer equipped with a cutting feature and combining high speed with high print quality Not only can it be used either solely for printing or solely for cutting but it can also perform printing and cutting consecutively Also using the crop mark feature enables you to cut media that has expanded or contracted due to dryer heat and lets you remove media after printing then load it
69. again and perform cutting positioning it accurately Higher weatherability is achieved through the use of ECO SOL MAX inks Built in Print Server This machine has a built in print server as a network interface When you use the print server you can send output data to the machine from anywhere on the network Built in Drying Systems This machine has a built in print heater and preheater to improve ink adhesion and speed up drying It also has a drying heater to speed up drying of the media after printing This enhances productivity by enabling support for more types of media Includes a Media Take up System To accommodate printing of lengthy media the machine includes a media take up system This is capable of taking media automatically during printing This makes possible unattended operation at night and efficient output of lengthy media Includes a Software Raster Image Processor RIP The software RIP included with the machine lets you use your computer to perform raster image processing for output data such as PostScript files exported from a program and output the data to the machine Chapter 1 Introduction 1 2 Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Dryer Front Cover Loading Lever Be sure to close this when You operate this when you you perform outputting load media k Operation Panel Em You use this to perform various operations E c P 25 Operation panel IL
70. ange the media Redo the setting whenever you change the media Note however that when sheet media is loaded that is when SH EET SELECT is set to PIECE the setting for the amount of remaining media is made automatically You can also make the setting to display this menu automatically whenever you change the media See the next section Verifying the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed The remaining amount that is displayed is only an estimate and its accuracy is not assured Verifying the Setting for theAmount Remaining EveryTime the Media Is Changed Procedure 4 SHEET REMAIN gt REMAIN AUTO DISPLAY gt auto DISPLAY P DISABLE gt ENABLE H SHEET ROLL Press menu y Press C a gt twice Press C gt Press Cv twice Press C gt Use CA Y gt to select EN ABLE Press to enable the setting Press menu y Press C 4 to go back to the original screen Chapter 6 Feature Reference 95 6 5 Setting How the Printer O perates Description Setting this to ENABLE automatically displays SH EET 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 W hen you set this to EN ABLE however be sure also to set the EDGE DET
71. any key to clear the error Pull back the loading lever then press Csetur gt The pinch rollers were raised while was illu minated The error is cleared automatically after a short wait N ever move the loading lever while printing is in progress SERVICE CALL xxxx An unrecoverable error occurred or part replace ment that must be performed by a service techni cian is required Note the number displayed then switch off the sub power After you switch off the power inform your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer of the number that appeared on the display SHEET TOO SMALL CONTINUE The size of the data is larger than the printing or cutting area of the loaded media To continue performing output without correcting this press Center D At this time the portion extending beyond the printing or cutting area is not output To stop output stop sending data from the computer hold down for one second or longer Make the printing or cutting area wider such as by replacing the media with a larger piece of media or by changing the positions of the pinch rollers then send the data again 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 Cru EDGE DETECTION issetto ENABLE but trans parent media was loaded Raise the loading lever set the EDGE DETECTION menu item to DISABLE then reload the media t
72. ar erit b c occ 136 WIA TOL FIT UM 136 tne Heads SU DO nie tte 136 Ta MOSS OO A DDASS Ra a a ae 137 7 8 525 AD DEON S nan 138 Contents Chapter 8 ADDODODCG d Ea UC CHE tun cu VID EYE EYE 141 oL UN LL LE Ec ut 142 Conditions for Usable cc LER 142 Acceptable Medid Wid 143 aN 144 oat acetate ea ce tne cit aan Meee TOTO UM PODER 144 Maximum Area When Using Crop M arks nanas rrr nnn 144 The M edia cutoff Location During Continuous Printing 145 DOUNE 146 8 4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial N umber Labels nnnm 147 GPO SIS ie Nd na 148 ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders CopyrightO 2006 Roland DG Corporation http www rolanddg com A N 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 NWARNING and Z CAUTION Notices U sed
73. arks cannot be detected easily because of the effects of media warping or the like then perform alignment manually W hen 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 Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature 51 3 3 Cutting Using the Crop mark Feature To Stop Detection CANCEL CROPMARK Press DETECTION Press Center Detection is stopped Aligning Manually and Cutting Depending on the type of media it may not be possible to detect crop marks automatically When crop marks cannot be detected automatically you perform alignment manually I Setthe base point Use C4 C to align the center of the blade with the location shown in the figure w 1200mm Press 2 Setthe align points Use C4 5C to align the center of the blade with the location shown in the figure Hold down for one second or longer ALIGN POINT 1 The number of the align point you set is automatically determined w 1200mm Press Center This indicates that the base point and align pont 1 have been set 52 Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature 3 3 Cutting Using the Crop mark Feature
74. ater or Dryer menn 110 Determining How the Media Heating System HH 111 6 9 Setting How the Auxiliary Dryer perates nn 112 Switching the Drying neater Unit OTT sad dos qst oic bob dea e eu D eet 112 Switching the ptional Blower fan Unit On and OF 113 6 10 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Medias 114 Saving O ptimized M edia Settings AS Preset Values mnn 114 Preset QD EU 116 Assigning a Name toa Preset na din eremi dei nono 116 011 Making the mss oni pati 117 Setting address Subnetmask ele as edes en An 117 6 17 Viewing System BTOT MATOS e ce t hu 118 Viewing the Serial Number Firmware Version and Other Information 118 Viewing the Network bonc dodo boe it dots fab tbc oi fca isi ES 118 Printing a System REDON she nn eben ache ovd URN 119 6 13 Perrorming Malhlteltallesasdn ie dien te re d n nu re er ia i ete P rna aac 120 Draining Ink and Performing Internal Washing mens 120 Draining lnk Remaining Inside achlhie is eter Eo p ba bcd nd er Osee oe n c n it 120 SUC CIUS B ER 121 MESS E 121 Langage ROT ig PEE E T UM 126 Sicut E te 126 Heater Conflarag on b e a kl e oe n a bt d eO Ud hod cr du PA 126 CUDPCOnDTdral o MIRI
75. ation for the software RIP you re using 9 Crop marks B Pinch rollers 90 mm 3 9 16 in or more as 22 5 mm 0 89 in The actual size where output is possible 1 5 mm about 0 06 in 80 mm 3 3 16 in or more 50 Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature 3 3 Cutting Using the Crop mark Feature Performing Cutting with Automatic C rop mark Detection When you make the setting for detecting crop marks when sending cutting data from the computer alignment is performed with the presence or absence of crop marks determined automatically For information on how to make the settings refer to the documentation for the software RIP you re using W hen the media has been removed follow the steps below to reload it Procedure C se Load the media 5 degrees Angled no more than 5 degrees O therwise alignment becomes impos sible 5 degrees Send the cutting data Alignment is performed automatically then cutting starts If Automatic Aligament Cannot Be Performed If the machine fails to detect the crop marks the screen shown in the figure appears and operation stops CROPMARK ERROR NOT FOUND If this happens press key then take action as follows Q Reload the media then send the data again If this does not resolve the problem then perform alignment manually c P 52 Aligning Manually and C utting If the crop m
76. b power is switched off You do not need to carry this out as part of your daily maintenance activities Draining Ink Remaining Inside the Machine Procedure menu Press Cvev y SUB MENU d Press C v gt several times sup Press INK CONTROL gt Press C 4 twice ink Press C gt PUMP UP Press C Y gt Press to execute Description This removes ink inside the printer as a preliminary procedure for performing maintenance The screen displays infor mation such as instructions to insert and remove cartridges Follow these instructions to carry outthe procedure After finishing washing the sub power is switched off You do not need to carry this out as part of your daily maintenance activities 120 Chapter 6 Feature Reference Main menu Press 6 14 Menu List QD the CUTTING MENU menu To the NAME menu D To the NAME8 menu MENU 44 PRESET 4 2 4 PRESET gt F 3 9 LOAD y NAME Y Y Continue Continue PRESET SAVE Y Continue ojo LOAD gt Gy ojo LOAD Ca NAMES amp ojo LOAD gt Gay NAMEG lt q ojo LOAD gt NAME ojo LOAD Gay NAMES amp CD To the NAME1 menu QD gt To the NAME8 menu lt L S save gt FI NAME ojo SAVE C NAME2 ojo SAVE NAMES ojo SAVE
77. been pulled out to a location to the front of the platen cutoff may not be performed smoothly Chapter 2 Operation 35 2 3 Settings of the Media Heating System W hat Is the Media Heating System This machine is equipped with a media heating system that warms the media You use this mainly to improve ink adhesion and dry the ink You can adjust the temperature settings to match the type of media and the printing speed Preheater This device warms the media before printing Print heater This device is used mainly to improve ink adhesion Dryer You use this to warm the media after printing and speed up ink drying NWARNING Caution high temperatures The platen and dryer become hot Exercise caution to avoid fire or burns WARNING _ Remove any loaded media or switch off the sub power when printing is not being performed The continued application of heat at a single location may cause fire or produce toxic gases NWARNING _ Never use media that cannot withstand the heat Doing so may result in fire or the release of toxic gases or may degrade the media WARNING Never use the platen or dryer for any purpose for which they are not intended such as to dry clothing Doing so may cause overheating resulting in fire or accident Making theTemperature Setting for the Media Heating System Procedure pre 40 PRINT 2 Press decori DRY 50 The present temperature is displayed 50 Press a second t
78. c cordingly 2H 48 Only a small amount of ink remains Replace the cartridge indicated by the flashing number with a new cartridge PRESS POWER KEY TO CLEAN This appears when the machine has been unused for about one month This feature is to remind you to switch on the sub power once a month 78 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period SET SOL CRT Insert the ink cartridge indicated by the flashing number This message appears at times such as during cartridge re placement REMOVE SOL CRT Remove the ink cartridge indicated by the flashing number This message appears at times such as during head clean ing SET SOLCL LIQUID Insert the cleaning cartridge indicated by the flashing num ber This message appears at times such as during cartridge replacement REMOVE SOLCL LIQUID Remove the cleaning cartridge indicated by the flashing number This message appears at times such as during head Cleaning SET CARTRIDGE Insert the ink cartridge indicated by the flashing number This message appears at times such as during cartridge re placement END OFTHE SHEET The trailing edge of the media was detected during opera tion Press any button on the operation panel to clear the message Load new media SHEET NOT LOADED PRESS SETUP KEY Load media and press This message appears when an attempt to perform a printing test was made while no media was loaded INSTALL DRAIN BOTT
79. ce and Adjustment 5 2W hen Head Cleaning Is Not Effective W hen 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 fre quency of use t P 68 Cleaning the H eads Using the Cleaning Kit Chapter 3 M aintenance and Adjustment 67 5 3 Cleaning the Heads U sing the Cleaning Kit W hen the Cleaning Kit Becomes Necessary Periodic Care and Maintenance Use the cleaning kit to perform head cleaning periodically according to the frequency of use W hen dot drop out or the like occur frequently W hen the machine s head cleaning feature does not correct the problem clean the heads using the cleaning kit gt f you use up the cleaning kit purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer gt The print heads are components that wear out Periodic replacement is required with the frequency of re placement depending on use Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer How to Perform Cleaning Important Notes onT his Procedure Before attempting this operation remove any media gt To prevent the heads from drying out finish this procedure in 30 minutes or less gt A warning beep sounds after 30 minutes At this time stop work attach the front cover and press Center W hen the head protectio
80. ce and Adjustment 69 5 3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit 2 Clean using the cleaning stick Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust lint Clean in the sequence shown in the figure below Cleaning stick Be sure to clean using one of the included cleaning sticks Never touch the nozzle surface Gently stroke the sponge Clean only the metal frame Never rub with force Area to clean Area to clean f C a ADI IC Area to clean Area to clean 70 Chapter 3 M aintenance and Adjustment 5 3 Cleaning the Heads Using the C leaning Kit 3 Quit the manual cleaning mode NOW PROCESSING Close the front cover Press Center The print head carriage moves to the right side of the machine and then the CLOSE MAINTE screen shown in the figure appears NABCE COVER o e Pl O pen the front cover and close the maintenance cover o LES e 7 Un Maintenance cover MAINTENANCE p Close the front cover CLEANING Press Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen 4 ROLL 4 Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure Perform a printing test to check the results Perform cleaning several times as required c P 40 PrintingTest and Cleaning Chapter 3 M aintenance and Adjustment 71 72 5 4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing theW ipers The wipers are components tha
81. cmm omm Press CY gt Press Cwenu gt Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen 4 gt ROLL Amount of ink remaining Much CEE NE um NE HI E H _ NE 1288 TE _ Little LV e 2 w D 70s 022 3 a ESL3 4LM SIT b F XVII 705 023 i o a The display shows an approximate guide to the amount of remaining ink which may differ somewhat from the actual amount remaining Also the displayed information may differ greatly from the actual amount remaining if you insert a partly used ink cartridge or change cartridges while the power is off 42 Chapter 2 Operation 2 5 If Ink Runs Out If Ink Runs Out W hen 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 NE NN NH The slot number for the empty cartridge flashes ONE NE a l XVI H H Gently shake the new cartridge Replace with an item of identical type and color gt Keep the labeled side face up gt Insert and remove slowly one at a time gt Insert firmly as far as it will go Important Notes on Replacing Cartridges gt Be sure to replace with an item of identical type N ever mix items
82. d to an acci dent Keep children away from the machine The machine includes areas and components that pose a hazard to children and may result in injur y blindness choking or other serious acci dent Never operate the machine while tired or after ingesting alcohol or any medication peration requires unimpaired judgment Im paired judgment may result in an accident Never use the machine for any purpose for which it is not intended or use the machine in an undue manner that exceeds its capacity Doing so may result in injury or fire For accessories optional and consumable items power cord and the like use only genuine articles compatible with this ma chine Incompatible items may lead to an accident Before attempting cleaning maintenance or attachment or detachment of optional items disconnect the power cord Attempting such operations while the machine is connected to a power source may result in injury or electrical shock Never attempt to disassemble repair or modify the machine Doing so may result in fire electrical shock or injur y Entrust repairs to a trained service tech nician AN gt Exercise caution to avoid being pinched or becoming caught Inadvertent contact with certain areas may cause the hand or fingers to be pinched or become caught Use care when performing operations Never attempt operation while wearing a necktie necklace or loose clothing Bind long
83. de Media Tool force Amount of cutter offset Life of a blade General guide ZEC U 1005 General Signage Vinyl 50 to 150 gf 0 25 mm 8000 m ZEC U 5025 General Signage Vinyl 30 to 100 of 0 25 mm 4000 m Fluorescent Vinyl 120 to 200 gf 0 25 mm 4000 m Reflective Vinyl 100 to 200 gf 0 25 mm 4000 m W hen uncut areas remain even when the blade force is increased to a value that is higher by 50 to 60 gf than the values shown in this chart then replace the blade The values for Life of a blade are estimates for when cutting media of identical type 146 Chapter 8 Appendix 8 4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This is require when you seek maintenance servic ing or support N ever 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 E p Mlle 25 Q 2 A LI LIE m j DUT QD o Em RN 4 Chapter 8 Appendix 147 8 5 Specifications XC 540 Printing C utting method Piezo ink jet method media moving method Acceptable media widths 260 to 1371 mm 10 1 14 to 54 in Printing C utting width 1 Maximum 1346 mm 53 in Ink cartridges Types ECO SOL MAX 220cc cartridge 440cc cartridge Six colors cyan magenta yellow black light cyan light magenta or Color Four colors cyan magenta yellow
84. dition you want to set Use CA gt Y gt to enter the value 55 to enable the setting and go back to the original screen SETUP SHEET 4 gt ROLL Description This enables you to check and verify the settings for the cutting conditions using cutting test results c P 47 Performing a Cutting Test FO RCE This sets the force pressure of the blade SPEED This sets the speed of cutting O FFSET 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 U P SPEED This sets the blade s up speed during cutting the speed at which the blade travels when it moves to the next cutting line after cutting one cutting line If the media comes loose during no load feed and the blade damages the surface of the media reduce the speed Evaluating the Results of a CuttingTest Q Check the shape of the test pattern The cut shape is distorted Reduce the cutting speed circle 1 Peel off circle 1 wrectangle 2 Rectangle 2 also peels off Increase the blade force Some uncut areas remain Reduce the cutting speed Peel off rectangle 2 The blade should leave faint traces on the backing paper The blade trace is indistinct Increase the blade force The blade trace is too deep and cuts into the backing paper Reduce the blade force Q Check the shape of rectangle 2 iB B A Good B T
85. dle with care NCAUTION Never load media that weights more than 30 kg 67 Ib The machine may fail to withstand the weight and tip over or cause the media to fall 1 Load the media onto the roll shaft RUE O pen the front cover ooo 4 o 8 Q0 6 P the media clamps to the sides Front cover Media clamp Media clamp Attach the media flanges to the roll media Mer Media flange Match to the inner g 4 diameter of the roll media core q Press in to fit on securely Place the roll media on the shafts M ake sure the brake is engaged when you do this e lo ud Roll media Shaft e 30 Chapter 2 Operation 2 2 Loading and Cutting Off Media O Pass the media between the pinch rollers and 2 aem the grit rollers bringing the end of the media as z far as the platen Pinch roller Grit roller 2 Align the media Position so that both edges of the media are aligned above the gr
86. eads this can reduce the amount of ink consumed Procedure ciEANING Press Crane NORMAL CL NoRMALCL Press Cm D a ABC 0 MT A UJ TD gt G O Z TD O Z TD O Test print Use gt C gt D to choose the group of a head that is not to be A _t cleaned Use Ca D C Y D to get rid of the group display Repeat this procedure to display the groups of only the heads that require cleaning Of groups A through C cleaning is performed only for the groups displayed d cleaning za C leaning starts NORMAL CL 42 W hen it finishes the screen shown in the figure appears again A C d Press menu y ex Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 ROLL Q Perform a printing test again to make sure the dot drop out has been corrected If the problem persists try performing cleaning a second time If the problem doesn t go away even after performing cleaning two or three times then try cleaning using a different method t P 66 W hen Head Cleaning Is N ot Effective W hen you want to clean all heads simultaneously Hold down for one second or longer Cleaning for all heads starts automatically Chapter 2 Operation 41 2 5 If Ink Runs Out Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure 44 Press Cv INK REMAINING 4 Press lt gt several times lan nu Press C gt PNE NN NE omm
87. eads are not exposed to mov ing air These factors may lead to missing dots or reduced printing quality Is the media loaded and set up correctly If the media is not loaded and set up correctly media feed may not be smooth or printing may be adversely affected t 135 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks or Feed Is Unstable Are the settings for the PRESET menu item ap propriate If the settings selected with the PRESET menu item are not suitable for the type of media printing may be ad versely affected Choose settings optimized to the media you re using t P 114 Saving Optimized Media Settings As Preset Val ues t P 116 Loading a Saved Preset ColorsAre Unstable or Uneven Did you shake the ink cartridges gently before in stalling them Before you install a new ink cartridge gently shake the car tridge Was printing paused partway through W hen printing is paused the coloring at the seam may be altered when printing resumes Avoid pausing printing By default printing pauses when ink remaining inside the ma chine runs out Before you perform lengthy printing check the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges Printing may also pause when data is not sent from the com puter quickly enough 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 restor
88. eaning and ink filling operations Follow the on screen instructions to insert and remove cartridges This operation requires four unused cleaning cartridge Chapter 6 Feature Reference 91 6 5 Setting How the Printer O perates Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode Procedure Press Cru SUB MENU 4 Press CY gt several times Press gt gt SLEEP Press C 4 several times 1 Press lt gt twice 3 0 min p15mn H Use C A gt C Y gt to make the setting Press to enable the setting e Press CD Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 ROLL Default Setting IN TERVAL 30min Deactivating the Sleep Mode Procedure MENU Press Cvenu gt SUB MENU 4 Press CY gt several times SUB P Press gt SLEEP 4 Press CA several times SLEEP 1 Press C gt gt SETTING gt Press CYD SETTING 4 Press C y ENABLE DISABLE Use CA gt Y gt to select DISABLE Press to enable the setting e D Press Gen Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen 4 gt ROLL Default Setting SETTING ENABLE 92 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 5 Setting How the Printer Operates Preventing Pulling of the Media with Undue Force W hen Performing Cutting Only Procedure vw Press Guy CUTTING MENU gt Press C A gt CUTTING MENU 4e Press gt PREFEED 4 Press lt gt several times mc P Press
89. eck whether the data contains errors Also check for a problem with the connec tor cable or the computer and redo the operation from the step of loading the media HEAD HEIGHT ERROR The height adjustment lever for the print heads was operated improperly O peration cannot be continued Switch the sub power off then back on To change the head height use the HEAD H EIGHT menu t P 85 Adjusting Head Height to M atch Thickness HEATINGTIMEOUT CONTINUE The preheater or print heater did not reach the pre set temperature This occurs because the temperature of the location where the machine is installed is too low We recommend raising the temperature To quit printing hold down for one second or longer To continue waiting for the tempera ture to rise press To start printing immediately press D PINCHROLL ERROR INVALID RIGHT POS The right pinch roller is positioned at a location where it does not pinch the media Raise the loading lever and move the right pinch roller to the correct location t P 30 Loading and Cutting Off PINCHROLL ERROR INVALID LEFT POS Theleft pinch roller is positioned at alocation where it does not pinch the media Raise the loading lever and move the left pinch roller to the correct location t P 30 Loading and Cutting Off PINCHROLL ERROR LOWER PINCHROLL was pressed without first lowering the pinch rollers Press
90. ed goes dark To start printing press once more and redo the preparations for printing Assigning a Name to a Preset Procedure 4e Press NAME 4 Press Press lt gt twice Press gt NAME Use Ca gt C Y D to select from NAME1 to NAME 42 Pres lt gt twice 5_ Use CA gt Cy gt to enter a character 45 Press gt SAMPLE Use C A D C Y D to enter the next character Enter the following characters in the same way W hen you re finished entering text press Center gt e eoe SETUP SHEET Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen 4 gt ROLL Description This assigns a name to a saved preset U sing media names may aid recognition and clarity The characters you can enter are A through Z O through 9 and the character You can enter up to 15 characters including spaces 116 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 11 Making the Network Settings Setting IP address Subnet mask etc Procedure Press Cw SYSTEM INFO 4 Press lt gt several times system Press C gt NETWORK d Press C A gt Press C gt ADDRESS 4 Use a gt C Y D to choose the item whose setting you want to make ADDRESSS 42 Press lt gt twice 000 000 000 000 4 Use CA gt Y gt to select the address number ADDRESS Press gt 192 000 000 000
91. enance and Adjustment 65 66 5 2W hen Head Cleaning Is Not Effective Performing More Powerful Cleaning W hen the problems such as dot drop out are not cleared up by the normal cleaning try the more forceful medium cleaning or the even more forceful powerful cleaning Note however that this consumes more ink than normal cleaning and too frequent use may damage the print heads themselves Avoid using it more than necessary In the same way as for normal cleaning choose and clean only the group of a head that are incapable of correct printing 1 Choose medium cleaning or powerful cleaning Press Grau Press Cv gt to choose MEDIUM CL POW ERFUL CL CLEANING 4 MEDIUM CL gt 2 Specify the head group to clean 42 Press gt wepumce ABC e E EE p EEE Printing test results mepiumce 42 Use C gt lt choose the group of a head that is not to be C d cleaned Use Ca gt C Y D to get rid of the group display Repeat this procedure to display the groups of only the heads that require cleaning Of groups A through C cleaning is performed only for the groups displayed J Start cleaning V V V MEDIUM CL 4 AC SETUP SHEET 4 gt ROLL Press Center Cleaning starts W hen it finishes the screen shown in the figure appears again Press Use C 4 to go back to the original screen Chapter 3 Maintenan
92. endie ou un choc pourrait causer un incendie ou un choc lectrique lectrique TUM Si une rallonge ou une bande d alimentation lectrique sont utilis es s assurer qu elles correspondent aux caract ristiques de l appareil tension fr quence et courant L utilisation de plusieurs charges lectriques sur une prise unique ou une longue rallonge peut causer un incendie Mise la terre La mise la terre peut pr venir un incendie o un choc lectrique dus une fuite de courant en cas de d faillance TE lo A il 00 Ne jamais utiliser l ext rieur ni un e endroit ou l appareil risque d tre expos Placer l appareil de facon ce que la fiche de l eau ou une humidit lev e Ne o soit facile d acc s en tout temps jamais toucher l appareil avec des mains Ainsi l appareil pourra tre d branch mouill es rapidement en cas d urgence Installer l appareil Le non respect de cette consigne risque de pr s d une prise lectrique En outre pr voir provoquer un incendie ou un choc lectrique suffisamment d espace pour que la prise oe lectrique soit facile d acc s Ne jamais ins rer d objet tranger dans l appareil Ne jamais exposer l appareil aux S il se produit des tincelles de la fum e d versements de liquides o L insertion d objets comme des pi ce
93. erformed every time before printing starts W hen this is set to a value from 10min to 990min automatic cleaning is performed when the cumulative printing time reaches the value you set here When this is set to NONE no automatic cleaning is performed Using PAGE or a value from 10min to 990min results in longer printing times Also when this is set to a value from 10min to 990min printing pauses and so colors may be uneven Default Setting PERIODIC CL NONE Chapter 6 Feature Reference 89 6 4 AccommodatingVarious Kinds of Media How to Load Sheet Media As with standard size media make sure of the following points when loading sheet media Procedure Remove both shafts If roll media is loaded then remove the media first Pass the media through the machine Align the front edge of the media with the location shown oS inthe figure I gege A A 7 Media n Align here Lower the loading lever to secure the media in place If you re performing outputting attach the media clamps and close the front cover SETUP SHEET 4 gt PIECE 90 Chapter 6 Feature Reference Use C gt to select PIECE Press Center 6 5 Setting How the Printer O perates DeterminingW hat HappensW hen an Ink Cartridge Is Empty Procedure lu Press Cu SUB MENU Press C Y gt several times MEN Press gt INK CONTROL 4
94. esults of adjustment PRINT CUT ADJ Press C A gt TEST PRINT Press to execute If the printing and cutting lines are aligned adjustment is complete Cutting position Printing position Cutting position and print ing position are aligned Description You perform this when printing followed immediately by cutting yields positioning for printing and cutting that is slightly misaligned You print alignment marks perform detection of the printed marks and correct the discrepancy Subtle misalignment between the printing and cutting positions may occur due to the thickness of the media or the head height We recommend making correction to match the media you re using Default Setting FEED SETTING 0 0 mm SCAN SETTING 0 0 mm 106 Chapter 6 Feature Preference 6 7 Correcting Misalignment for Printing or Cutting Correcting Misaligament for Printing and CuttingW hen Using Crop Marks Procedure I Check the setting for the AUTO ENV MATCH menu item ake sure the AUTO EN V MATCH menu item is set to ENABLE c P 84 Making the Setting for Automatic Adjustment of the Printer to the perating Environment 2 Execute the ADJUST BI DIR menu item Q Load the media t P 30 How to Load Media t P 90 How to Load Sheet Media Perform bidirectional adjustment c P 100 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing c P 101 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Prec
95. et locations or expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing when changing accessories such as blades bits cutters and like REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure the switch is in off position before plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owner s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop 1 6 4 Shinmiyakoda Hamamatsu shi Shizuoka ken JAPAN 431 2103 MODEL NAME See the MODEL given on the rating plate RELEVANT DIRECTIVE EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 73 23 EEC EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE 89 336 EEC WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures As an ENERGY STAR Partner Roland DG Corp has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that Layer yi promotes energy saving through the penetration of energy efficient computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors
96. eut aussi causer des blessures NATTENTION S assurer de verrouiller les roulettes de la base Si l appareil devait commencer basculer il s ensuivrait un accident grave par exemple l crasement de membres ou du corps Prendre les mesures de s curit ad quates pour l entreposage des rou leaux de support pour s assurer qu ils ne rouleront pas ne tomberont pas et ne se renverseront pas Il y a risque d tre cras par le support et de subir des blessures graves La manutention du support en rouleau doit tre faite par deux personnes ou plus et il faut prendre des pr cautions pour viter les chutes Tenter de soulever des objets trop lourds peut causer des blessures N Risque d incendie de br lures ou d missions de gaz toxig NATTENTION A Attention temp ratures lev es Les zones comme le s choir chauffent Faire preuve de prudence pour viter un incendie ou des br lures Quand aucun travail d impression n est en cours retirer tout support de l appareil ou couper l alimentation lectrique L application continue de chaleur un point unique peut causer l mission de gaz toxiques ou cr er un risque d incendie NATTENTION Ne jamais utiliser un support qui ne peut pas supporter la chaleur L utilisation d un support qui ne supporte pas la chaleur peut d t riorer le support cr er un ris que d incendie ou causer l mission de gaz toxiques 17 Pour ut
97. g or cutting area wider such as by replacing the media with a larger piece of media or by changing the positions of the pinch rollers then send the data again T he size of the data being output is too small M ake the scanning direction size of the data atleast 65 mm 2 9 16 in To continue performing output without correcting this press At this time the data is output without printing the crop marks To stop output stop sending data from the computer hold down for one second or longer Change the size of the data then send the data again There is no limitation in the data size in media feed direction CARRIAGES ARE SEPARATED The cutting carriage and the printing carriage were improperly disconnected A problem such as a media jam occurred impeding cor rect operation O peration cannot be continued Switch the sub power off then back on 138 Chapter 7 W hat to Do If CROPMARK ERROR NOT FOUND Automatic detection of crop marks could not be ac complished Load the media at the correct position and perform detec tion of crop marks again Depending on the media it may not be possible to detect crop marks automatically If re peating automatic crop mark detection results in an error again then perform manual crop mark detection i P 52 Aligning Manually and Cutting DATA ERROR CANCELING Output was stopped because a problem was found in the data received O peration cannot be continued Ch
98. h middle pinch rollers so as to form equally spaced intervals along the width of the media Chapter 8 Appendix 143 8 2 Printing C uttingArea Maximum Area The printing or cutting area along the horizontal plane the direction in which the carriage moves is determined by the position of the pinch rollers M ax 1346 mm lt q p 90 mm Max 24998 mm Printing or cutting area Pinch roller 10 mm 1 5 mm 1 5 mm 10 mm Pinch roller lt E KT 75 mm N Maximum AreaW hen Using Crop Marks T Printing or cutting coordinates origin 0 0 W hen crop marks are used the printing or cutting area is reduced from the maximum area by an amount equal to the crop marks 12 5 mm lt _ _ EX 10 mm Maximum area Crop mark 144 Chapter 8 Appendix 8 2 Printing CuttingArea T he Media cutoff Location During Continuous Printing W hen a media cutoff command is sent from the computer the cutoff location on the media is as shown in the figure below Second page 75mm Location where separ ated Margin setting on the computer First page Chapter 8 Appendix 145 8 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 using identical blades The service life also differs according to the type of blade A rough guide is shown below Bla
99. hair securely Such items may become caught in the machine resulting in injury Conduct operations in a clean brightly lit location Working in a location that is dark or cluttered may lead to an accident such as becoming caught in the machine as the result of an inadvertent stumble Never climb or lean on the machine The machine is not made to support a person Climbing or leaning on the machine may dis lodge components and cause a slip or fall re sulting in injur y Caution cutting tool This machine has an internal tool To avoid in jury handle the tool with care NTo Ensure Safe Use A Danger of electrical short shock electrocution or fire WARNING Connect to an electrical outlet that com plies with this machine s ratings for volt age frequency and current Incorrect voltage or insufficient current may cause fire or electrical shock T IL lo o fm ll 00 Never use out of doors or in location where exposure to water or high humid ity may occur Never touch with wet hands Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock Never allow any foreign object to get in side Never expose to liquid spills Inserting objects such as coins or matches or allowing beverages to be spilled into the venti lation ports may result in fire or electrical shock If anything gets inside immediately disconnect
100. hand to pull out the necessar y length from the roll Important Notes on Cutting gt N ever use the media clamps Using them may cause malfunction gt If you re using the PREFEED feature the media is automatically fed out and taken up again before cutting is performed This makes it unnecessary to run out media to the rear of the machine before the operation c P 93 Preventing Pulling of the Media with Undue Force W hen Performing C utting nly gt W hen you re performing cutting move the dancer roller toward the rear or detach it therwise media pulled out to the front during lengthy output may interfere with the dancer roller which may affect output quality ere af eti Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature 3 1 Performing Cutting Performing a CuttingTest For high quality cutting then before you perform actual cutting we recommend carrying out a cutting test to check the cutting quality for the media Before carrying out a cutting test detach the media clamps Performing a CuttingTest TEST CUT m Rectangle 1 Circle Hold down for one second or longer to per form a cutting test You can perform the cutting test at any location you want by using C 5 C 5 C A Y D to move the cutting carriage The front cover may be open during movement but be sure to close it before you press Peel off the cut shapes to verify the cutting quality and make t
101. he corners are rounded A B C Increase the amount of blade offset C The corners have horns Reduce the amount of blade offset 98 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 6 MakingVarious Adjustments for Cutting Accurately Adjusting the Cutting in Amount W hen you want to perform accurate and fine adjust ment of the cutting in amount such as when cutting media with thin carrier 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 corre sponds to 0 1 mm and adjustment for 0 5 mm can be made by rotating the cap one full turn Note that making the amount of blade extension too small may cause the end ofthe cap forthe blade holder to touch and damage the printed surface It s impor tant to be especially careful about this when you re using media that has poor ink adhesion properties Min 0 mm Max 2 5 mm LL Amount of blade extension Rough Estimate for the Amount of Blade Extension Use the following dimension as a rough estimate for setting the amount of blade extension Amount of blade _Thicknessofthe M DE Holder extension media portion _ gt Material Half of the portion carrier paper Carrier paper portion Amount of blade is approximately equal to Blade cutting in amount Making the Cutting Conditions Set on the MachineTake Precedence Procedure leu Press CUTTIN
102. he setteing for blade force For information on how to make the setting refer to the next clause Making the Setting for Blade Force Procedure p Press 50 gf 0503 Use Ca gt to enter the value 2 Press to finish making the setting and go back to the original ROLL Pressing enters the cutting configuration menu You can also make the settings for other cutting conditions in addition to the blade force Refer to the following pages c P 98 Fine tuning the Cutting Conditions W hen you re finished making all the settings send cutting data from the computer c P 39 Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature 47 3 2 Performing Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting Performing Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting You can perform printing and cutting at the same time When you send data that contains information for both printing and cutting then after the printing has finished the cutting operation starts Important Set AUTO EN V MATCH to EN ABLE c P 84 Making the Setting for Automatic Adjustment of the Printer to the perating Environment Before you start cutting allow the media to dry thoroughly If the media is not dry enough the pinch rollers or the blade may smudge the printed surface during cutting D rying time may vary accordingto the type of media or the settings of the media heating system Use your software R
103. identally switched off immedi ately turn the power back on ___ o 28 Chapter 2 Operation 2 1 Switching the Power On and Off T he 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 c P 92 Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode P 92 D eactivating the Sleep Mode W hen the machine is in the sleep mode the POWER light flashes slowly Using the control panel or performing operations such as sending output data from the computer when media is loaded restore the machine to its normal mode To reduce power consumption and prevent problems such as overheating we recommend leaving the power saving feature on and setting the activation time for the sleep mode to 30 minutes or less Chapter 2 Operation 29 2 2 Loading and Cutting Off Media How to Load Media NCAUTION Load roll media correctly therwise the media may fall and cause injury NCAUTION Roll media weighs about 30 kg 67 lb To avoid injury han
104. ildup of media and other ma terial using a brush Never use a metal brush Wipe away any buildup of ink or grime on the media path NNARNING Never use gasoline alcohol thinner or any other flammable material Doing so may cause fire NCAUTION Before attempting cleaning switch off the sub power and wait until the platen and dryer cool approximately 30 minutes Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury or hot components may cause burns gt This machine is a precision device and is sensitive to dust and dirt Perform cleaning on a daily basis gt Clean by wiping with a cloth moistened by neutral detergent diluted with water then wrung dry gt Never attempt to oil or lubricate the machine Chapter 3 M aintenance and Adjustment 5 1 Daily Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads Daily Care and Maintenance Perform maintenance using the machine s head cleaning feature c P 40 PrintingTest and Cleaning 66 W hen Head Cleaning Is N ot Effective Periodic Care and Maintenance Periodic care is essential to ensuring optimal printing at all times Based on your frequency of use periodically clean the heads using a cleaning kit c 68 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Note The print heads are components that wear out Periodic replacement is required with the frequency of replacement depending on use Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer Chapter 3 Maint
105. iling edge of the printing area is not fed to the dryer unless you continue with a subsequent printing operation Default Setting FEED FOR DRY DISABLE Chapter 6 Feature Reference 93 6 5 Setting How the Printer O perates 94 Giving Priority to Image Quality Procedure SUB MENU gt sup MENU ALTERNATE HEAD d ALTERNATE HEAD 44 ENABLE gt DISABLE H SETUP SHEET 4 gt ROLL Description Press Crau Press C Y gt several times Press gt Press CY_ gt several times Press C gt Use CA gt C Y gt to select DISABLE Press to enable the setting Press Guen y Press C 4 gt to go back to the original screen This setting determines whether priority is given to efficient ink use or to image quality It is displayed only when four color inks are used cyan magenta yellow and black This setting is valid only when using four color inks and performing bidirectional printing Also some high speed print modes may not be affected by this setting W hen set to ENABLE ink is used more efficiently with nearly no sacrifice in image quality When set to DISABLE priority is given to image quality over efficient use of ink Default Setting ALTERNATE HEAD ENABLE Changing the Menu Language and the U nits of Measurement Procedure MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH UNIT mm gt INCH UNIT F d Description Hold down
106. iliser en toute s curit Des vignettes d avertissement sont appos es pour qu il soit facile de rep rer les zones dangereuses La signification des vignettes est donn e ci dessous Respecter les avertissements Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s encrasser 18 a 8 _ BORES e e h wH T JP il jm ll 00 ya Inflammable L encre et les liquides us s sont inflammables Les garder loin de toute flamme nue L encre est toxique L encre et les liquides us s sont toxiques Eviter tout contact avec le corps Utiliser uniquement dans un endroit bien a r Attention T tes d impression mobiles Les t tes d impression sous le couvercle se d placent haute vitesse et repr sentent un danger N e jamais ins rer la main ou les doigts dans l ouverture Inflammable L encre et les liquides us s sont inflammables Les garder loin de toute flamme nue L encre est toxique L encre et les liquides us s sont toxiques Eviter tout contact avec le corps Utiliser uniquement dans un endroit bien a r Attention Risque de pincement Faire attention de ne pas coincer les doigts pendant le chargement du support ou lors de la fermeture du couvercle Attention Risque de pincement Faire attention de ne pas coincer les doigts pendant
107. ime 30 506 Use C gt C gt to select the unit 50 4e Use C A D C Y D to make the setting 30 55 Press to enable the setting Press Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 gt ROLL By default simply switching on the power does not make the machine warm up to the preset temperature Pressing to make the light come on makes them to warm up to the preset temperature 36 Chapter 2 Operation 2 3 Settings of the Media Heating System General Guide for the Preset Temperatures The optimal temperature for the media heating system varies according to such factors as the type of media and differences in the print mode Use the following as a general guide and adjust accordingly General Guide for Adjustment Preheater Set this to a temperature that is the same as or lower than the temperature of the print heater You use the preheater mainly to heat media gradually This is because media becomes more likely to shrink or wrinkle if heated suddenly Print heater You use this mainly to improve ink adhesion and inhibit smudging If the ink forms lumps or smudges raise the temperature Note however that a temperature that is too high may degrade the media or cause it to wrinkle Dryer When ink drying is poor raise the temperature Note however that a temperature that is too high may degrade the media or cause itto wrinkle The relationship between the print mode and temperature If smudg
108. ing lt v gt be sure to set the base point gt Set the PREFEED setting menu item to DISABLE Important Notes About Automatic M edia cutoff Functions D o not cut off the media while take up is in progress Take up quits as soon as the media is cut off Be especially careful when you re printing more than one page The setting for turning off automatic cutoff is performed on the computer M argin Settings If you can set the margins on the computer set to 40 millimeters or more 56 Chapter 4 Operation of the M edia Take up System 4 2 Using theTake up System How toTake U p Media I Passthe media through the printer Move the dancer roller toward the rear Dancer roller L ss Load the roll media t P 30 How to Load Media e Pull back the loading lever to secure the media in place 2 Fasten the media to the paper pipe For information on how to attach the paper tube refer to the Setup Guide o Use C gt C gt to select TU 4 TU Press Cere Load MEDIA Press C v gt to adjust the length of the media to be pulled out TO TAKE UP You can adjust the length of the media in 10 millimeter steps by pressing C Y gt To pull out media continuously hold down the key Chapter 4 Operation of the M edia Take up System 57 4 2 Using theTake up System
109. ing or poor drying occur even after raising the temperature try using a print mode offering higher image quality Conversely when you want to use a faster print mode raise the temperature Amount of ink W hen you change the amount of ink using the settings for your software RIP adjusting this may yield better results If problems such as smudging persist even after raising the temperature try reducing the amount of ink Use at an ambient temperature of 20 to 32 C 68 to 90 F If the machine is used at an ambient temperature less than 209C 689F then depending on the type or width of the media wrinkling or temperature caused unevenness may occur To obtain stable printing results the machine should be used at an ambient temperature of 20 to 329C 68 to 90 F Chapter 2 Operation 37 2 3 Settings of the Media Heating System Examples of Preset Temperatures Media Type Scrim banner PVC Thickness 300 to 400 um 12 to 16 mil Temperature Preheater 40 C 104 F Print heater 40 C 104 Dryer 50 C 122 F Type Marking film PVC with adhesive Preheater 35 C 90 F Thickness 60 to 100 um 2 5 to 4 mil not including backing Print heater 35 C 90 F paper Dryer 50 C 122 F gt These are only rough estimates Make adjustments to match the media you re using gt Using the media heating system does not necessarily make it possible to apply ink to every kind of media Be sure to test
110. ing them to their default values t 88 Speeding Up Printing for Narrow Media t P 88 Keeping Media from Being Soiled by Ink Drops Is the printer installed in a level and stable location N ever install the machine in a location where it is tilted or where it may wobble or experience vibration Also ensure that the printing heads are not exposed to wind or blown air These factors may lead to missing dots or reduced print ing quality Chapter 7 W hat to Do If 131 7 2 Attractive Printing Cutting Is Impossible Are the settings for the PRESET menu item ap propriate If the settings selected with the PRESET menu item are not suitable for the type of media printing may be adversely affected Choose settings optimized to the media you re using i P 114 Saving ptimized Settings As Preset Val ues t P 116 Loading Saved Preset T he Media Becomes SoiledW hen 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 i 135 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks or Feed Is Unstable t P 85 Adjusting Head Height to Match M edia Thickness Are the print heads dirty The following may cause ink to drip on the media during printing Buildup of fibrous dust lint around the heads nk transferred to the heads due to rubbing against the media If this happen
111. ion values Press to enable the setting 4 Go back to the original screen Press Crau Press C 4 to go back to the original screen 4 gt ROLL 100 Chapter 6 Feature Reference 6 7 Correcting Misalignment for Printing or Cutting Description The bidirectional printing mode in which the heads perform printing during both their outbound pass and return pass offers the advantage of being able to shorten output times but subtle misalignment occurs during the outbound and return passes The procedure to correct this and eliminate misalignment is bidirectional correction This misalignment varies according to the head height and the thickness of the media so we recommend performing correction to match the media you re using This setting also serves to correct for misalignment when you re performing printing followed immediately by cutting or when you re performing printing and cutting using crop marks In such cases check or adjust this setting c P 104 Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions During Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting 107 Correcting Misalignment for Printing and Cutting W hen Using Crop Marks Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely NO 1 Procedure I Printatest pattern mu Press eur ADJUST BLDIR gt Press C Y gt Press gt DETAIL SETTING gt Press lt gt DETAIL SETING Press C
112. isely 3 Print atest pattern and cut it vw Press Cvew CUTTING MENU gt Press Ca gt MENU 1 Press C gt gt ADJ gt Press Cy x ADJ 4e Press C TEST PRINT m Press CENTER Cutting position Cutting position Printing position Printing position Cutting position and print Cutting position and print ing position are misaligned ing position are aligned W hen adjustment is needed go on to the steps below 4 Print a test pattern and cut it CROP CUT ADJ 4 Press C v twice TEST PRINT 2 d Press to execute Chapter 6 Feature Reference 107 6 7 Correcting Misalignment for Printing or Cutting 5 From the test pattern read the adjustment value at the location Make sure the value Test pattern on the SCAN side Z Cutting line Wo 0 5 Scan direction Se Read the scale on which the cut ting line goes over as the correc tion value In this figure the value is 0 3 Use the same method to read the value on the FEED side Correction value scale LLLLELLLLELLLLET 2125 Lr uud p 2 8 Make sure the value on the FEED side Enter the adjustment value you read ADJ Press Ca gt SETTING Press C gt gt e Use C A gt C Y D to make the setting for the correction value Press to enable the setting for FEED SETTING
113. it rollers and move the pinch rollers to position them above the grit rollers M ove the entire roll media to perform positioning The pinch rollers cannot be lowered at any position other than above the grit rollers You can vary the number of middle pinch roller used according to the width and composition of the media Increasing the number used makes media feed correspondingly more stable Grit roller position Be sure to place the right edge of the media on these grit rollers For the middle pinch rollers choose positions that are as evenly spaced as possible with respect to the width of the media Position the left and right pinch rollers over symbols are present to serve as the edges of the media guides for positioning the grit rollers e Chapter 2 Operation 31 2 2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Secure the stoppers in place in alignment with the width of the media The stoppers number four in total Tighten all screws Roll media Stopper Stopper pm Bore gt im Tighten the screws to secure in place Important Make sure the media flanges are straight Correct media feed is impossible if either of the media flanges is at an angle LLL yd NotOK 3 Load the
114. location permitting blade replacement and then the screen shown in the figure appears OPEN FRONT COVER FinisHeD pen the front cover Preparations are complete when this screen appears 2 Replace the Blade Blade holder Remove the blade holder YX N E P gt D 4 oL SE CAE Loosen the screw 74 Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment 5 4 Replacing Consumable Parts Press this pin Remove the old blade Blade holder O Id blade Install a new blade It snaps into place with an audible click Blade holder o Reinstall the blade holder If installed without supporting the screw in this way cutting quality may become poor Insert until the collar is flush with the surface Tighten the screw Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose 3 Quit the REPLACE KNIFE menu Close the front cover and press center gt Chapter 3 M aintenance and Adjustment 75 76 5 4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Separating Knife If the separating knife becomes dull replace it with the included replacement blade NCAUTION NCAUTION 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 injur y Do not to
115. m the unit is a task which must be carried out by two or more persons Injury may result if attempted by one person without assistance RemovingTaken up Media Cut off the media tc P 35 How to Cutoff Media Support the paper tube to prevent from falling Loosen the retaining M screw and moves the arm Detach the paper tube from the flanges 60 Chapter 4 Operation of the M edia Take up System Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment 61 5 1 Daily Care and Maintenance Disposing of Discharged Ink The drain bottle collects discharged fluid Dispose of collected material before the bottle becomes full A message shown in the figure appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid collects in the bottle Follow the procedure below to discard the discharged fluid CHECK Resetting the discharged fluid counter after disposal makes the message shown DRAIN BOTTLE in the figure disappear Press Center 1 Choose the DRAIN BOTTLE menu item Press Cv SUB MENU d Press C Y gt several times SUBMENU s Press lt D MAINTENANCE gt Press C A gt MAINTENANCE s Press D DRAIN BOTTLE M Press C A gt empty Press Care DRAIN BOTTLE Preparations are complete when this screen appears 2 Empty the bottle by discarding the discharged fluid NCAUTION Before you detach the drain bottle be sure to wait for the screen to display EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE Failing t
116. n operation finishes restart the procedure from the beginning gt N ever use any implement other than the included cleaning stick Cotton swabs or other lint producing items may damage the heads gt N ever touch the nozzle surface of the heads gt Stroke the sponges very gently applying as little pressure as possible N ever rub scrape or crush them NCAUTION 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 injur y 68 Chapter 3 M aintenance and Adjustment 5 3 Cleaning the Heads Using the C leaning Kit hel 4 SUB MENU gt SUBMENU s MAINTENANCE gt MAINTENANCE CLEANING d OPENMANTE NANCE COVER j Maintenance cover NOW PROCESSING OPEN FRONT COVER riNisHED 2 i d m m JB Change to the print head manual cleaning mode Press Crew y Press gt several times Press C gt Press CA gt Press gt Press Center O pen the front cover and remove the maintenance cover Close the front cover Press The print head carriage moves to the left side of the machine and then the screen shown in the figure appears O pen the front cover Preparations are complete when this screen appears Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity Chapter 3 Maintenan
117. n storing roll media implement ad equate safety measures to ensure that the stored media will not roll fall or topple over Danger exists of becoming pinned under the media and suffering serious injur y Handling roll media is an operation that must be performed by two persons or more and care must be taken to prevent falls Attempting to lift heavy media in a manner that taxes your strength may cause physical injury Danger of fire burns or toxic gas emissions WARNING Caution high temperatures Areas such as the dryer become hot Exercise caution to avoid fire or burns When printing is not being performed remove any loaded media or switch off the The continued application of heat at a single lo cation may cause the release of toxic gases from the media or pose a fire hazard 10 WARNING Never use media that cannot withstand heat Doing so may degrade the media or may result in fire or the release of toxic gases NTo Ensure Safe Use Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear T he meanings of these labels are as follows Be sure to heed their warnings Also never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured Caution Moving Print Heads The print heads inside the cover move at high speed and pose a hazard N ever insert the hand or fingers into the gap Flammable Ink and discharged fluid are flammable Keep a
118. o follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow out of the tube and spill soiling your hands or the floor Upper limit Discard before this is reached 62 Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment 5 1 Daily Care and Maintenance J Attach the emptied bottle and reset the discharged fluid count nESETDRAN Press Center COUNTER MAINTENANCE Press a second time DRAIN BOTTLE Press Cru 4 gt ROLL the original screen WARNING Never store discharged fluid in any of the following locations Doing so may cause fire NCAUTION To store discharged fluid temporarily place it in the included drain bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal can or polyethylene tank and cap tightly Any spillage or vapor leakage make cause fire odor or physical distress Dispose of discharged fluid properly in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale D ischarged fluid is flammable and contains toxic ingredients Do not attempt to incinerate discharged fluid or discard it with ordinary trash Also do not dispose of it in sewer systems rivers or streams Doing so may have adverse impact on the environment Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment 63 5 1 Daily Care and Maintenance Cleaning Pinch rollers Periodically wipe away any grime Fail ure to clean properly may result in the transfer of grime to the surface of media Grit rollers Remove bu
119. of different types gt Never allow the machine to stand with an ink cartridge removed The print heads may become clogged gt Never insert or remove a partially used ink cartridge gt Never remove an ink cartridge suddenly while the printer is in operation gt W hen printing is paused the coloring at the seam may be altered when printing resumes Before you perform lengthy printing check the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges WARNING Never store ink maintenance fluid or discharged fluid in any of the following loca tions Any location exposed to open flame gt Any location where high temperature may occur gt Near bleach or any other such oxidizing agent or explosive material gt Any location within the reach of children Fire may be a danger A ccidental ingestion by children may pose a health hazard Chapter 2 Operation 43 44 Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature 45 46 3 1 Performing Cutting To Perform Cutting To perform cutting carry out the procedure described below AC AUTION Be sure to carry out the operation according to the procedure described O therwise a motor error may occur or the roll may fall because the media is pulled with excessive force Procedure D etach the media clamps Pe Media clamp W hen you re performing cutting only then if you re cutting roll media allow the media to hang down from the rear ofthe machine Turn the media flanges by
120. on de l appareil exige un jugement sans faille L utilisation avec les facult s affaiblies pourrait entra ner un accident Ne jamais utiliser l appareil des fins autres que celles pour lesquelles il est con u Ne jamais l utiliser de mani re abu sive ou d une mani re qui d passe sa capacit Le non respect de cette consigne peut causer des blessures ou un incendie Utiliser uniquement des accessoires d origine accessoires en option articles consommables c ble d alimentation et autres articles semblables compatibles avec l appareil Les articles incompatibles risquent de causer des accidents D brancher le c ble d alimentation avant de proc der au nettoyage ou l entretien de l appareil et avant d y fixer ou d en retirer des accessoires en option Tenter ces op rations pendant que l appareil est branch une source d alimentation peut causer des blessures ou un choc lectrique Ne jamais tenter de d monter de r parer ou de modifier l appareil Le non respect de cette consigne risque de provoquer un incendie un choc lectrique ou des blessures Confier les r parations un technicien ayant la formation requise Pour utiliser en toute s curit L utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures NPRUDENCE A gt Faire preuve de prudence pour viter l crasement ou le coincement La main ou les doigts peuvent tre cras s ou coinc s s ils entrent en contact avec
121. over and check the positioning of the pinch rollers These must be placed over the grit rollers PINCHROLL ERROR INVALID POS _ Sanaa Placement of the Pinch Rollers Position the pinch rollers at locations that are not overly close to the edges of the media about 10 mm Remove when not using roll media If roll media is allowed to stand unused in a loaded state for an extended period the media may sag This can cause poor output quality and motor errors so be sure to remove and properly store such media when not in use 34 Chapter 2 Operation 2 2 Loading and Cutting Off Media How to Cut Off Media O pen the front cover D etach the media clamps Close the front cover Hold down for one second or longer SHEET CUT The media is cut off at a location referenced to the present tool position Cut off O perations Before you perform cutoff be sure to detach the media clamps Performing cutoff with the media clamps remaining attached may cause the operation to be interrupted due to detec tion of the media clamps When you re performing cutoff never use the lt a D to pull the media back Unless the end of the media has
122. performed O nce ink has been filled then as a rule the ink should never be drained 78 Chapter 3 M aintenance and Adjustment 5 6W hen Moving the Unit Procedures from Preparing to MoveT hrough Reinstalling To move the machine you must completely drain all ink inside the machine and secure the print heads in place with Packing materials to protect them Attempting to move the machine without first doing this may result in damage to internal components due to leaking ink or damage to the heads This operation requires eight UNUSED SOL INK cleaning cartridges Have these on hand before you start For information on how to remove and attach the various items refer to the Setup Guide Important Notes on Moving gt sure to use SOL INK cleaning cartridges Use of any other type may result in breakdown 5 0 nce the preparations for moving are complete move the machine and fill it with ink with as little delay as possible Allowing the machine to stand without ink may damage the heads gt W hen moving the machine keep it at a temperature between 5 to 40 41 to 104 F and at relative humidity between 20 to 8096 with no condensation Failure to do so may result in breakdown Handle the machine with care when moving keeping it level not tilted at an angle and preventing it from striking other objects 1 Drain the ink and wash the interior leu s Press Cw SUB MENU 4 Press lt TD several times
123. r followed by the sub power If the Heads Still Do Not Move If the heads still do not move carry out the following emer gency response measure then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or Roland DG Corp service cen ter 1 Switch off the main power 2 Open the front cover 3 Gently move the print heads by hand asfar asthe standby position AT TT 0 d ur M SS bd 4 nsert the head unit tool into the hole at the bottom of the machine and turn gently The cap unit rises ead unit tool 136 Chapter 7 W hat to Do If 5 Make the guides at the edges of the print heads line up with the guides at the edges of the cap unit Turn the tool further to bring the cap unit near the heads LI AN N GI V NCO N a se ed ed ed Ed 6 When the heads make contact with the cap unit turn the tool one or two more turns Los x X S MOW ges dae Fe M ake sure the print heads are capped tightly These are the main messages that appear on the machine s display to prompt correct operation They do not indi cate any error Follow the prompts and take action a
124. rforming Powerful eleahlfiquisicissc vs vti axchtae nk ve ee Done a E E P PCR UA CHE LU Cr OR ER PL RV Ri 66 When Powerful Cleaning Is Not Effective 67 5 3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit nn 68 When the Cleaning Kit Becomes Necessary ns 68 How do Perform Coke Cot C EHE ER et cr gen TOM 68 REDONO C ONSUMADIE Pal tS ss aoreet pond RETRO Rc 72 Replacing ie WV TO GUS LE 72 und oC cer n vf ul vada deeper Cla en 74 Reblacing The Separating PV n nel 76 5 5 W hen Not in Use for a Prolonged Period kn e rac cre 18 Keep Performing Maintenant E s seii Go ld Pa Eu ea P Plac RO e RP Pa ER EY ea PR 78 AIRE AUN a te EE 78 iMportantNoteon Draining etr s Gr E PORE Dl HERR Del eb cto or a cl i A ant 78 9 6 men Ene UNIES 79 Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling 79 Chapter 6 Feature Reference Cx EDI CRF ERR GER YOU CUL V ERG Ce Rua 81 b LPausidig or C ancelifg OX DUE aai dap a etiatn urs aed Ne 02 Canceling Output Before TE FINISHES A cra em nia ms 82 6 2 Setting the Location Tor Starting O MEDUE dca arn atu eee 83 Sete nig the OUT UE Star LOG OD o ides qula tutti dam eiui E c met
125. ring printing also make the setting for the AUTO switch Setup Guide The Media Heating System DoestWarm Up Is media loaded The media heating system does not warm up to the preset temperature when is dark by default Load me dia press Cserve and wait for the machine to warm up t P 110 Setting How the Media H eating System perates Is the temperature of the room too low Use the machine in an environment where the temperature is 20 to 32 C 68 to 90 F 7 2 Attractive Printing C utting 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 t P 40 Printing Tests and Cleaning t 66 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 Either make the setting on the computer to match the type of media you re using or make the setting for cor rection on the printer t P 103 Performing Feed Correction to Alleviate H orizon tal Bands and the Like Have you carried out bidirectional correction W hen you are performing bidirectional printing use the ADJUST BI DIR menu item to carry out correction The optimal adjustment value may vary depending mainly on the thickness of the medi
126. s clean the heads using the cleaning kit We recommend carrying out periodic head cleaning t P 68 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Are the pinch rollers dirty Periodically clean the pinch rollers Cutting Is Misaligned or Skewed Is the media loaded and set up correctly If the media is not loaded and set up correctly or media feed may not be smooth cutting may be adversely affected M ake sure the media is loaded and set up correctly t 135 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks or Feed Is Unstable Are the settings for the cutting conditions appropri ate Misalignment or skewing may occur if the cutting speed is too fast or the blade force is too high Try changing the cutting conditions With media having a strong adhesive layer the adhesive layer reattaches to itself immediately after cutting However a cutting test shows that the peeling of the media and the blade traces on the backing paper are optimal then the media is being cut properly Be careful not to make the blade force too high 132 Chapter 7 W hat to Do If Is the length of printing too long For printing followed immediately by cutting in particular the longer the page length that is the longer the distance the media is returned after printing the greater isthe chance of misalignment occurring It is a good idea to keep the size of each single page to the minimum necessary Are you using media that exhibits large expansion and contraction
127. s uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment For Canada CLASS A NOTICE This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CLASSE A AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada ROLAND DG CORPORATION NOTICE Grounding Instructions Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Repair or replace damaged or worn out cord immediately Operating Instructions KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invites accidents DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tools in damp or w
128. s de une odeur de br l un bruit inhabituel ou un fonctionnement anormal d brancher monnaie ou des allumettes ou le d versement imm diatement le c ble d alimentation de liquides dans les orifices de ventilation Ne jamais utiliser si un composant est peuvent causer un incendie ou un choc endommag lectrique Si un objet ou du liquide s infiltre dans Continuer utiliser l appareil peut causer un l appareil d brancher imm diatement le c ble incendie un choc lectrique ou des blessures d alimentation et communiquer avec le Communiquer avec le repr sentant Roland DG repr sentant Roland DG Corp autoris Corp Autoris proximit de l appareil Ne jamais utiliser de produit inflammable en a rosol proximit de l appareil Ne jamais utiliser l appareil dans un endroit ou des gaz peuvent s accumuler Une combustion ou une explosion pourraient se produire S Ne jamais placer d objet inflammable 14 N Pour utiliser en toute s curit A Remarques importantes propos du c ble d alimentation de la fiche et de la prise lectrique Ne jamais d poser aucun objet sur le c ble sur la fiche Ne jamais laisser l eau toucher le c ble la ou sur la prise car cela risque de les endommager fiche ou la prise DNS X Ne jamais plier ni tordre le c ble avec une force excessive Ne jamais tirer sur le c ble ou la fiche avec La poussi re peut causer un incendie une force excessive Ne jamai
129. s plier ni enrouler le c ble 15 16 Pour utiliser en toute s curit L encre les liquides nettoyants et les liquides us es sont inflammables et toxiques NATTENTION En cas d ingestion ou de trouble physique Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de l espace de travail L encre et les liquides us s sont inflammables Ne jamais entreposer d encre de liquide de nettoyage ou des liquides us s dans les endroits suivants un endroit expos une flamme nue gt un endroit o il y a risque de temp rature lev e gt pr s d eau de Javel d un autre agent d oxydation ou de mat riel explosif gt tout endroit la port e d enfants Il y a risque d incendie L ingestion accidentelle par un enfant peut pr senter un risque pour la sant Ne jamais incin rer une cartouche d encre De l encre pourrait couler s enflammer et le feu se r pandre des objets proches Ne jamais boire l encre le liquide de nettoyage ni les liquides us s ne pas en respirer les vapeurs et ne pas laisser les produits entrer en contact avec les yeux ou la peau C ela est dangereux pour la sant NPRUDENCE S assurer que le lieu de travail est bien L absence d a ration ad quate peut cr er une situation dangereuse pour la sant ou un risque de combustion cause des vapeurs qui manent de l encre Ne jamais soumettre une cartouche d encre des chocs Ne jamais tenter
130. s uniform tension for media 26 Chapter 1 Introduction E Take up Unit This takes up media Chapter 2 O peration 27 2 Switching the Power O n and Off Switching the Power On and Off This machine has a main power switch and a sub power switch Switch on both to use the machine W henever outputting is finished switch off the sub power Also raise the loading lever Leave the main power switches on at all times never switching either one off An alarm is activated if left on c 78 Alarm Feature WARN ING When outputting is not being performed remove any loaded media or switch off the power The continued application of heat at single location may cause the release of toxic gases from the media or pose a fire hazard Main power switch Sub power switch Turn this switch on after closing the front cover To turn it off hold down the switch for one second or longer Be sure to leave switched on at all times Rear of the printer Front ofthe printer NL s AN Ls c _ E L EI 8 Jm le JE ilma E ti Flip the loading lever down to the rear when not in use Important Note on Switching Off the Power N ever switch off the main power or unplug the power cord suddenly while operation is in progress Doing so may damage the print heads Be sure to first switch off the sub power mn If the main power is acc
131. st the height of the heads to take this into account P 85 Adjusting Head Height to Match Thickness Chapter 7 W hat to Do If 133 7 4T he Media Cannot BeTaken Up Smoothly T he Media Cannot BeTaken Smoothly Is media feed unstable Various factors can make media feed unstable Refer to the following and correct the problem i 135 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks or Feed Is Unstable 134 Chapter 7 W hat to Do If 7 5 MediaW rinkles or Shrinks or Feed Is U nstable 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 mis aligned positioning media jams or poor take up Take ac tion as follows MediaW rinkles or Shrinks Isthe 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 Was loaded media allowed to stand for some time M edia may shrink or wrinkle if itis heated for an extended time When printing ends switch off the sub power or re move the media Are the media clamps mounted When you re performing printing be sure to attach the media clamps Wasthe media loaded while the heating devices were hot Loading media after the heating devices have warmed up causes the temperature of the media to rise suddenly which may cause the media to shrink or wrinkle during printing
132. t Be Observed gt Be sure to setthe media clamps during printing Otherwise the edges of the media may warp and catch on the print heads gt During output never touch the media that s already been discharged Doing so may obstruct media feed or cause the media to rub against the heads which may result in a paper jam or damage to the heads Chapter 2 Operation 39 2 4 Starting Output Printing Tests and Cleaning W e 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 PrintingTest Printing test Hold down for one second or longer TEST PRINT BASE POINT 7 Holding down for one second or longer prints a test pattern You can print the test pattern where you want by using gt D CY gt to move the cutting cariage then pressing sero The front cover may be open during movement but be sure to close it before you press 40 Chapter 2 Operation 2 4 Starting Output How to Perform Cleaning W hen a printing test reveals dot drop out or the like perform cleaning for just the group of a head that is incapable of correct printing Compared with performing cleaning for all h
133. t you use when cleaning the print heads W hen 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 H Press Center Important Notes on This Procedure gt To prevent the heads from drying out finish this procedure in 30 minutes or less gt A warning beep sounds after 30 minutes At this time stop work attach the right side cover press Center W hen the head protection operation finishes restart the procedure from the beginning NCAUTION 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 injur y Display the REPLACE WIPER menu Press Crew y SUB MENU gt Press C v several times SUBMENU m Press lt gt MAINTENANCE gt Press C A D MAINTENANCE Press gt REPLACE WIPER Now PROCESSING Press Gwed The print head carriage moves to a location permitting wiper replacement and then the screen shown in the figure appears OPEN FRONT COVER d FINISHED O pen front cover Preparations are complete when this screen appears Q Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static elec iA 7 tricity TA 235 pe NE Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment 5 4 Repl
134. u load media This lights up when media is loaded and the machine is ready to perform outputting PAUSE Key This pauses outputting U_ SHEET CUT Key Holding this down for one second or longer cuts off media Z e Power Switch This switches the printer on and off To switch the printer off you hold down the switch for one second or longer This flashes slowly when the machine is in the sleep mode HEATER CONFIG Key You press this to make the temperature setting for the media heating system This flashes during warm up then remains steadily lighted when the preset temperature is reached In this document the keys and lights on the control panel are indicated by the following images CD MENU Key SETUP Key ENTER Key Cursor Keys PAUSE Key CLEANING Key TEST PRINT Key TEST CUT Key BASE POINT Key CUT CONFIG Key HEATER CONFIG Key SHEET CUT Key Chapter 1 Introduction 25 1 2 Part Names and Functions MediaTake up System AUTO Switch This makes the direction of rotation for take up during printing change automatically BACKWARD BACKWARD FORWARD MANUAL Switch You use this when you want to operate the take up unit manually AUTO MANUAL FORWARD o o pit This is connected to the HE 18 printer el Dancer Roller This maintain
135. uch the tip of the separating knife with your fingers Doing so may result in injury 1 Enter the blade replacement mode 0 MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE REPLACE KNIFE NOW PROCESSING OPEN FRONT COVER E rmisHED 2 Replace the separating knife Positioning groove Press Cru Press C v gt several times Press C gt Press CA gt Press C gt Press C v gt several times Press The print head carriage moves to a location permitting blade replacement and then the screen shown in the figure appears O pen the front cover Preparations are complete when this screen appears Remove the separating knife 1 Loosen the screw until it slips out 2 Grasp the screw portion and slowly pull it out in the direction of the arrow W hen doing this do not pull it back toward you Install a new knife The knife is secured in place by the magnet Chapter 3 M aintenance and Adjustment 5 4 Replacing Consumable Parts Slowly insert it into the groove Tighten the screw Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip out of position at this time 3 Quit the REPLACE KNIFE menu Close the front cover and press Cere Chapter 3 M aintenance and Adjustment 77 5 5W hen 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
136. ut the power cord plug and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to Never allow to get wet damage ALI Never bend or twist with undue force Never make hot Dust may cause fire Never bundle bind or roll up NTo Ensure Safe Use Ink cleaning fluid and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic WARNING e Keep open flame away from the work area Ink and discharged fluid are flammable Never store ink cleaning fluid or dis charged fluid in any of the following loca tions gt Any location exposed to open flame gt Any location where high temperature may occur Near bleach or any other such oxidiz ing agent or explosive material gt Any location within the reach of chil dren Fire may be a danger Accidental ingestion by children may pose a health hazard Never place an ink cartridge in fire Ink may flow out catch fire and spread fire to other nearby objects Never drink or sniff ink cleaning fluid or discharged fluid or allow them to come in contact with the eyes or skin Doing so may be hazardous to the health NCAUTION In the event of ingestion or physical distress Ensure adequate ventilation for the work area Failing to perform ventilation may result in a health hazard or danger of combustion due to ink fumes Never allow an ink cartridge to be sub jected to impact and never attempt to disassemble
137. way from open flame Ink IsToxic Ink and discharged fluid are toxic Avoid contact with the body Use only in a well ventilated area Caution High Temperature The platen and dryer become hot Exercise caution to avoid fire or burns Caution Pinching Hazard Be careful not to allow the fingers to become pinched when loading media or closing covers pu Z ue zZ J E LB PUE TELE ous res Caution High Temperature m EMM The platen and dryer become hot Exercise caution to avoid fire or burns i Oi Flammable Ink and discharged fluid are flammable Keep aw ay from open flame Ink IsToxic Ink and discharged fluid are toxic Avoid contact with the body Use only in a well ventilated area A N Pour utiliser en toute s curit La manipulation ou l utilisation inad quates de cet appareil peuvent causer des blessures ou desdommages mat riels Les pr cautions a prendre pour pr venir les blessures ou les dommages sont d crites ci dessous Avis sur les avertissements Utilis pour avertir l utilisateur d un risque de d c s ou de blessure grave en NATTENTION cas de mauvaise utilisation de l appareil Utilis pour avertir l utilisateur d un risque de blessure ou de dommage mat riel en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l appareil NPRU DENCE Par dommage mat riel il est entendu dommage ou tout autre effet ind sirable sur l
138. you re performing cutting switching off the media heating system and allowing the temperature to cool before performing cutting can yield results that are more stable c P 110 Switching ff the Preheater Print Heater or Dryer gt The end of the cap for the blade holder may scrape or damage the printed surface If this happens increase the amount of blade extension c P 99 Accurately Adjusting the C utting in Amount Printing with Crop Marks U se your software RIP to make the settings for printing crop marks For information on how to make the setting refer to the documentation for the software RIP you re using Alignment marks and symbols drawn using a graphics program cannot be used as crop marks The crop marks are printed as shown in the figure Crop mark Crop mark Align point 3 Align point 2 e e L ag 4 Align point 1 Base point Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature 49 3 3 Cutting Using the Crop mark Feature Media Sizes Allowing Automatic C rop Mark Detection W hen Reloading the Media W hen you re cutting off media printed with crop marks reloading it and performing automatic crop mark detection set a margin of at least 90 millimeters before the next print start position For other margins refer to the figure below You can set the margin value with the software RIP you re using For information on how to make the setting refer to the document

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