Roland SP-300i, User Manual

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5-1 The Machine Doesn't Run
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What to Do If
The Printer Unit Doesn't Run
Is the power switched on?
Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power
switch and make sure the sub power switch lights up.
Is illuminated?
Output is not performed when is not illuminated.
Lower the loading lever.
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
, then press .
 P. 41, "Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer"
Is illuminated?
When lights up, operation is paused. To resume, press
. goes dark and outputting resumes.
Has ink run out?
When printing data is sent while
the screen shown in the figure is
displayed, a message appears and
a warning beep sounds. At the same time, operation pauses.
When the ink cartridge is replaced with a new one, printing or
cutting starts.

P. 43, "If Ink Runs Out"

P. 84, "Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out"
Is a message displayed on the screen?
 P. 120, "If a Message Appears"
 P. 121, "If an Error Message Appears"
Is the cable connected?
Connect the cable securely.
Is the network routing appropriate?
Try connecting the computer and the machine to the same
hub, or connecting them directly using a crossover cable. If this
makes it possible to perform output, it means the problem is in
the network itself.
Are the network settings correct?
If the cable connections are secure and no problem is found in
the network itself, make sure that the IP address and other such
settings are appropriate.The settings on both the machine and
the computer must be appropriate. Redo the settings, checking
to ensure that the IP address doesn’t conflict with the IP address
for another device on the network, that the port setting for the
software RIP specifies the IP address set on the machine, that the
settings have no typing errors, and for other such problems.
 Setup Guide
 P. 104, "Viewing the Network Settings"
Did the software RIP end abnormally?
Make sure the software RIP is running correctly, then switch the
sub power switch off and back on.
The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up
Is media loaded?
The media heating system does not warm up to the preset
temperature when
is dark (by default). Load media
and wait for the machine to warm up.
 P. 87, "Determining How the Media Heating System Operates"
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).
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