Roland Print & Cut Misalignment Visual Troubleshooting
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1. Roland DGA Service Dept Print Cut Offset_1 pdf Rev 1 Page 9 of 11 TID Se Service Bulletin Supplemental Information Print amp Cut adjustment and Crop Tool adjustment e Print amp Cut Adjustment Manual This calibrates the distance between the Head carriage and the blade o Print amp Cut Adjustment Auto This calibrates the distance between the Head carriage and the Crop mark sensor by printing a crop mark and detecting it by the sensor Then the y gt Crop Mark Sensor distance between the blade and the Crop mark PROP TOOLADJI ia 1 1 sensor will be added to figure out the distance oHe 2 20007 7 between the Head carriage and the blade e Crop Tool Adjustment This calibrates the distance between the blade and the Crop mark sensor Tool Carriage PRINTS amp CUT ADJ MANUAL 6 18 2008 Head Carriage Why do I need to perform the BiDirectional Adjustment before Print Cut Adjustments on a PRO3 or VP model The BiDirectional Adjustment accounts for the Actual landing position of the ink droplets opposed to the Target landing position which was used previously The Actual landing position of the ink droplet is factored in to the Print Cut Adjustment for accurate cut positioning BiDirectional Adjustment should be performed when switching head heights or changing media types to assure accurate printing and cutting See figure on the right for a graphic detailing the ink dr2. al ale a If Print amp Cut accuracy can not be accomplished after performing all of the above steps a complete service level calibration needs to be performed Rola nd NOLAND SA CO PORATION 15343 BARRANCA PARKWAY IRVINE C4 o268 2201 WWW OLANDDC CERTIFIED ISD Roland DGA Service Dept Print Cut Offset_1 pdf Rev 1 eae 5 of 11 Service Bulletin 6 18 2008 Proll Models Service Technician Print Cut Calibration Workflow The following steps will allow you to perform a complete Print Cut Adjustment It is imperative that you complete each step in sequence as directed to ensure proper calibration It is recommended that GCVP media and a 45 degree blade be used for these adjustments Prerequisites Power on the unit in the service mode Make sure you are using the latest firmware Check wire tension Consult service manual for correct tension for the device you are calibrating Setup the media Set the blade depth cutting pressure and offset 0 250mm to the optimum setting for the 45 degree blade Perform Test Cut to verify Navigate to Menu gt Calibration gt Cutting Adj gt Feed setting and make setting zero Navigate to Menu gt Calibration gt Cutting Adj gt Scan setting and make setting zero Navigate to Menu gt Print Cut Adj gt Feed Setting and make setting zero Navigate to Menu gt Print Cut Adj gt Scan Setting and make setting zero 0 Naviga
3. and hit Enter to perform check Consult service manual for correct settings and procedures to change Crop Cut Adjust 1 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Crop Cut Adj gt Test Print and hit Enter to perform test 2 Adjust Feed Settings and Scan Settings 3 Repeat items 1 and 2 until square is cut correctly Print Cut Adjust 1 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Print amp Cut Adj gt Feed Settings make setting zero 2 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Print amp Cut Adj gt Scan Settings make setting zero 3 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Print amp Cut Adj gt Test Print press enter to perform test print Check the alignment of the cut squares relative to the print squares Navigate to back to Feed and Scan settings and adjust accordingly Repeat steps 3 through 5 until printed squares are cut correctly Navigate to Menu gt Print Cut Adjust gt Test Print and press Enter to perform Test Print Cut lines should intersect at 0 for feed and 0 for scan Repeat steps 3 6 if they are not centered Roland ROLAND DSA COC PORATION 132453 BARRANCA PARKWAY IRVINE CA 26102201 WWW ROLANDDG COM CERTIFIED ISD soor 2000 Roland DGA Service Dept Print Cut Offset_1 pdf Rev 1 Page 8 of 11 TID Se Service Bulletin 6 18 200
4. Right Side but Shifted at Center SOO III Ahk kkk k kikki kik toto kk E i uod pa 4 End User Actions 1 For SP and PRO2 Series perform ENV MATCH in the user menu a For VP and PRO3 Series perform BI Directional Adjustment in the user menu 2 Perform TEST PRINT of PRINT CUT ADJ in the User menu at the Left Center and Right of the media and find the value that minimizes the shifting amount at 3 positions Then input the values in SCAN SETTING and FEED SETTING Roland NOLAND SA CO PORATION 5245 BARRANCA PARK Way INVINE Ca zidao WWW ROLANDDG COM CERTIFIED ISD goor 2000 Roland DGA Service Dept Print Cut Offset_1 pdf Rev 1 Page 3 of 11 Service Bulletin 6 18 2008 Symptom 3 Cut is OK at Right Side but is Shifted on the Left Side Are hek kkk ke Tonio ke ke ono k ke Arkki E i uod pa 4 End User Actions 1 For SP and PRO2 Series perform ENV MATCH in the user menu a For VP and PRO3 Series perform BI Directional Adjustment in the user menu 2 Make sure CALIBRATION gt CUTTING ADJ gt SCAN SETTING is set to 0 3 Perform PRINT CUT ADJ in the User menu Symptom 4 Cut is OK at Lead Edge but is Shifted at the End of Print WKKKKKKK Ke e Ke Ke Ae Ke ke r KKKKKKIK kkkh kkk Ei uo pac End User Actions 1 For SP and PRO2 Series perform ENV MATCH in the user menu a For VP and PRO3 Series perform BI Direc
5. perform a complete Print Cut Adjustment It is imperative that you complete each step in sequence as directed to ensure proper calibration It is recommended that GCVP media and a 45 degree blade be used for these adjustments Prerequisites 1 Power on the unit in the service mode 2 Make sure you are using the latest firmware 3 Check belt tension and position on the pulley Consult service manual for correct tension for the device you are calibrating 4 Setup the media Set the blade depth cutting pressure and offset 0 250mm to the optimum setting for the 45 degree blade Perform Test Cut to verify Navigate to Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Calibration gt Feed setting and make setting zero Navigate to Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Calibration gt Scan setting and make setting zero Navigate to Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Print Cut Adj gt Feed Setting and make setting zero Navigate to Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Print Cut Adj gt Scan Setting and make setting zero 0 Navigate to Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Auto Env Match and select Enable For best results machine and room should be at normal operating temperatures 11 Navigate to Menu gt Adjust Bi Dir gt Test Print and perform test print and adjust accordingly m SON Cropmark Sense Adjust 1 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Cropmark Sense gt OutputLevel Check
6. 8 VP Models Service Technician Print Cut Calibration Workflow The following steps will allow you to perform a complete Print Cut Adjustment It is imperative that you complete each step in sequence as directed to ensure proper calibration It is recommended that GCVP media and a 45 degree blade be used for these adjustments Prerequisites 1 Power on the unit in the service mode 2 Make sure you are using the latest firmware 3 Check belt tension and position on the pulley Consult service manual for correct tension for the device you are calibrating 4 Setup the media Set the blade depth cutting pressure and offset 0 250mm to the optimum setting for the 45 degree blade Perform Test Cut to verify Navigate to Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Calibration gt Feed setting and make setting zero Navigate to Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Calibration gt Scan setting and make setting zero Navigate to Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Print Cut Adj gt Feed Setting and make setting zero Navigate to Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Print Cut Adj gt Scan Setting and make setting zero 0 Navigate to Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Auto Env Match and select Enable For best results machine and room should be at normal operating temperatures 11 Navigate to Menu gt Adjust Bi Dir gt Test Print and perform test print and adjust accordingly m SON Cropmark Sense Adjust 1 Na
7. ORATION 15345 BARRANCA PARKWAY IRVINE CA o268 2201 WWW ROLANDDG OOM CERTIFIED ISD goo 2000 Roland DGA Service Dept Print Cut Offset_1 pdf Rev 1 Page 6 of 11 Service Bulletin 6 18 2008 SP VersaCamm Models Service Technician Print Cut Calibration Workflow The following steps will allow you to perform a complete Print Cut Adjustment It is imperative that you complete each step in sequence as directed to ensure proper calibration It is recommended that GCVP media and a 45 degree blade be used for these adjustments Prerequisites Power on the unit in the service mode Make sure you are using the latest firmware Check wire tension Consult service manual for correct tension for the device you are calibrating Setup the media Set the blade depth cutting pressure and offset 0 250mm to the optimum setting for the 45 degree blade Perform Test Cut to verify Navigate to Menu gt Calibration gt Cutting Adj gt Feed setting and make setting zero Navigate to Menu gt Calibration gt Cutting Adj gt Scan setting and make setting zero Navigate to Menu gt Print Cut Adj gt Feed Setting and make setting zero Navigate to Menu gt Print Cut Adj gt Scan Setting and make setting zero 0 Navigate to Menu gt Env Match and hit Enter to perform For best results machine and room should be at normal operating temperatures i 20 GO ON Cropmark Sense Adj
8. Service Bulletin FREER Bulletin No Print Cut Offset_1 pdf Model All Print Cut Devices Author Jack Pozorski Print amp Cut Misalignment Visual Troubleshooting Guide Roland ROLAND OSA CO PORATION 15343 BARRANCA PARKWAY IRVINE CA o2is8220 WWW HOLANDDG OOM CERTIFIED ISD goo12000 Roland DGA Service Dept Print Cut Offset_1 pdf Rev 1 Page 1 of 11 Service Bulletin 6 18 2008 Ideal Conditions Ahh kkk kk Ah k kk kkk Ah k k k kkk E I uol Da11Gg psa REKKKKKK The above illustration shows the ideal print and cut conditions where the red stars signify the printed image and the black lines are the cut path The following are symptoms of misalignment and actions that can be taken for correction followed by a guide for complete service level calibration Roland ROLAND OSGA CO PORATION 15343 BARRANCA PARKWAY IRVINE CA 326182201 WWW ROLANDDG OOM CERTIFIED ISD goor 2000 Roland DGA Service Dept Print Cut Offset_1 pdf Rev 1 Page 2 of 11 Service Bulletin 6 18 2008 Symptom 1 Cut is Shifted in the Same Direction for the Same Amount He Ke He Kre Fe e Ae re KKkKkKKKKK He Hr De Ke e e kk He Kre Ke Ke Ke Ae eKr W i uo pee End User Actions 1 For SP and PRO2 Series perform ENV MATCH in the user menu a For VP and PRO3 Series perform BI Directional Adjustment in the user menu 2 Perform PRINT CUT ADJ in the user menu Symptom 2 Cut is OK at Left and
9. ng This calibrates the cutting length and is there for when the machine is used for cutting only When using the machine for Print amp Cut the offset values always need to be set to 0 The calibration value for printing calibrates the cutting length together with the printing length Calibration for Cutting calibrates only the cutting function Roland ROLAND OSA CO PORATION 15343 BARRANCA PARKWAY IRVINE CA 326182201 WWW ROLANDDG OOM CERTIFIED ISD goor2000 Roland DGA Service Dept Print Cut Offset_1 pdf Rev 1 Page 11 of 11
10. oplet Target Actual landing position matches Landing Position versus the Actual with the target landing position Landing Position The distance highlighted by A shows the factor which the Print Cut will be adjusted by Roland DGA Service Dept Print Cut Offset_1 pdf Actual landing position _ a Target landing position Rev 1 Roland ROLAND OSGA CORPORATION 15343 BARRANCA PARKWAY IRVINE CA 326182201 WWW ROLANDDG OOM CERTIFIED ISD goor 2000 Page 10 of 11 Service Bulletin 6 18 2008 When I need to perform both Print amp Cut Adjustment and Crop Tool Adjustment which should be done first Crop Tool Adjustment should be done first This calibrates the distance between the blade and the crop mark sensor and this distance is used when performing an AUTO gt PRINT CUT ADJ ENV MATCH function Printing position is determined by reading the Linear Encoder Scale while cutting position is determined by reading the encoder of the Scan Motor Since the Linear Encoder Scale can expand or contract due to the ambient temperature or humidity it causes Print amp Cut misalignment By performing ENV MATCH the machine performs automatic adjustment to optimize its state to the environment ENV MATCH is the same as LINEAR CALIB in the Service menu CALIBRATION function In addition to the CALIBRATION for printing there is CALIBRATION for cutti
11. te to Menu gt Env Match and hit Enter to perform For best results machine and room should be at normal operating temperatures Mee Oh ZAO ON Cropmark Sense Adjust 1 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Cropmark Sense gt OutputLevel Check and hit Enter to perform check Consult service manual for correct settings and procedures to change Crop Tool Adjust 1 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Crop Tool Adj gt Test Print and hit Enter to perform test 2 Adjust Feed Settings and Scan Settings 3 Repeat items 1 and 2 until square is cut correctly Print Cut Adjust 1 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Print amp Cut Adj gt Feed Settings make setting zero 2 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Print amp Cut Adj gt Scan Settings make setting zero 3 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Print amp Cut Adj gt Test Print press enter to perform test print Check the alignment of the cut squares relative to the print squares Navigate to back to Feed and Scan settings and adjust accordingly Repeat steps 3 through 5 until printed squares are cut correctly Navigate to Menu gt Print Cut Adjust gt Test Print and press Enter to perform Test Print Cut lines should intersect at 0 for feed and 0 for scan Repeat steps 3 6 if they are not centered SOD Se Roland ROLAND PGA COC P
12. tional Adjustment in the user menu 2 Make sure CALIBRATION gt CUTTING ADJ gt FEED SETTING is set to 0 3 Perform PRINT CUT ADJ in the User menu a Roland ROLAND PGA COCPORATION 15345 BARRANCA PARKWAY IRVINE CA 326102201 WWW ROLANDDG COM CERTIFIED ISD 300121000 Roland DGA Service Dept Print Cut Offset_1 pdf Rev 1 Page 4 of 11 Service Bulletin 6 18 2008 Symptom 5 Symptom 2 3 and 4 are Mixed or Details are Not Clear BAIA IC Ooo SII IO I tokio Ei uo pee End User Actions 1 For SP and PRO2 Series perform ENV MATCH in the user menu a For VP and PRO3 Series perform BI Directional Adjustment in the user menu 2 Make sure CALIBRATION gt CUTTING ADJ gt SCAN SETTING and FEED SETTING are set to 0 3 Perform TEST PRINT of PRINT CUT ADJ in the User menu at the Left Center and Right of the media and find the value that minimizes the shifting amount at 3 positions Then input the values for SCAN SETTING and FEED SETTING Symptom 6 No User Level Adjustments Solves the Misalignment Issue This could be caused by expansion or contraction of the media Using the Quadralign feature may eliminate the misalignment Follow these steps Perform printing with crop marks Turn off the Print Heater and the Dryer and wait until they are cooled down Reload the media and have the machine detect the crop marks Start cutting
13. ust 1 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Cropmark Sense gt OutputLevel Check and hit Enter to perform check Consult service manual for correct settings and procedures to change Crop Tool Adjust 1 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Crop Tool Adj gt Test Print and hit Enter to perform test 2 Adjust Feed Settings and Scan Settings 3 Repeat items 1 and 2 until square is cut correctly Print Cut Adjust 1 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Print amp Cut Adj gt Setting2 and make settings for both F and S zero 2 Press the Test Cut key on the key pad to perform test print and cut 3 Check the alignment of the cut squares relative to the print squares Adjust F and S accordingly 4 Repeat items 2 and 3 until black squares are cut correctly Press the Menu key to exit 5 Navigate to Menu gt Print Cut Adjust gt Test print and press Enter to perform Test Print Cut lines should intersect at 0 for feed and 0 for scan Repeat steps 2 4 if they are not centered Roland NOLAND DGA CO PORATION 153453 BARRANCA PARKWAY IRVINE CA ozis8 220 WWW AOLANDDG OOM CERTIFIED ISD goor 2000 Roland DGA Service Dept Print Cut Offset_1 pdf Rev 1 Page 7 of 11 Service Bulletin 6 18 2008 Proll Models Service Technician Print Cut Calibration Workflow The following steps will allow you to
14. vigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Cropmark Sense gt OutputLevel Check and hit Enter to perform check Consult service manual for correct settings and procedures to change Crop Cut Adjust 1 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Crop Cut Adj gt Test Print and hit Enter to perform test 2 Adjust Feed Settings and Scan Settings 3 Repeat items 1 and 2 until square is cut correctly Print Cut Adjust 1 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Print amp Cut Adj gt Feed Settings make setting zero 2 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Print amp Cut Adj gt Scan Settings make setting zero 3 Navigate to Menu gt Service Menu gt Cutting Menu gt Print amp Cut Adj gt Test Print press enter to perform test print Check the alignment of the cut squares relative to the print squares Navigate to back to Feed and Scan settings and adjust accordingly Repeat steps 3 through 5 until printed squares are cut correctly Navigate to Menu gt Print Cut Adjust gt Test Print and press Enter to perform Test Print Cut lines should intersect at 0 for feed and 0 for scan Repeat steps 3 6 if they are not centered Roland ROLAND GA CO PORATION 15245 BARRANCA PARKWAY IRVINE CA o2zi4 2201 WWW ROLANDDG COM CERTIFIED ISD soor 2000
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