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Operation Panel

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Name

Details

Status bar

Displays the printer status and indicates the next opera-
tion.

Home

Displays the home screen.

Menu

Displays various setting menus.

Notifications

Displays important information. When there are notifica-
tions, their number is displayed next to the icon.

Sub power

Controls the power to the operation panel.

Media information

Displays the media name, media width (W), and remain-
ing media (L). This information is only displayed when
media has been set up and there is media remaining. Tap
the media width (W) or the remaining media (L) to dis-
play the [Remaining Media Management] screen on
which you can set the remaining media.

P. 215Checking the Remaining Media

Amount of ink remaining

Displays the amount of ink remaining for each ink type. If

it is time to replace ink,

is displayed next to the cor-

responding type. Tap this icon to display the detailed in-
formation for the ink.

Heater Temperature

The print heater and dryer temperatures are displayed as
current temperature/set temperature. Tap one of these
items to display a screen for:

• Turning [Heater Power] on/off.
• Turning [Print Heater] on/off and setting its tempera-

ture.

• Turning [Dryer] on/off and setting its temperature.

Take-up Unit

Displays the status of the take-up unit. Tap this icon to
display the [Take-up] screen on which you can set the
[Take-up Method] and [Take-up Direction].

[Setup]/[Cancel Setup]

Starts/cancels the setting up of the media.

P. 32Setup of New Media
P. 69Setup of Registered Media

Part Names and Functions

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Summary of Contents for TrueVIS VG3-540

Page 1: ...t notice The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprints or errors please inform us Roland DG Corporation assumes no responsibility for...

Page 2: ...1 LAN Local Area Network Settings 101 Preventing Sedimentation in Inks 102 Pausing and Canceling Output 103 Pausing and Resuming Output 103 Canceling Output 104 Separating the Media 105 Removing Media...

Page 3: ...7 Changing the Print Head Height 157 Using Hard to Dry Media 159 Using Media That Wrinkles Easily Does Not Move Smoothly 160 Using Sticky Media 161 Setting the Take up Unit 162 Preventing Ink Discharg...

Page 4: ...nce 214 Checking the Remaining Media 215 Showing Hiding Notifications 217 Setting the Activation Interval for Sleep Mode Power saving Feature 218 Managing the Basic Settings of the Printer 219 Changin...

Page 5: ...ds cause dot drop out 288 Is the print head height appropriate 288 Have you carried out Feed Correction 288 Have you carried out Media Gap Adjustment ink landing position correction 288 Is the printer...

Page 6: ...high 300 Is the temperature of the room too low 300 Is the humidity of the room too high 300 Is the media sagging 301 Media Feeding Is Not Straight 302 Is the media loaded and set up straight and sec...

Page 7: ...ime Manually setting the IP address will improve the con nection speed 318 The media could not be detected automatically Manually set the printing area 318 Error Messages 320 Ink Pouch Tray Error 320...

Page 8: ...Printing Cutting Area 336 Maximum Area 336 Maximum Printing Area When Using Crop Marks 337 Media Separation Location during Continuous Printing 338 About the Blade 339 Contents 7...

Page 9: ...Basic Handling Methods 8...

Page 10: ...nd Functions 10 Printer Unit 10 Take up Unit 15 Operation Panel 16 About the Media Used 23 Types of Media 23 Conditions for Usable Media 24 Take up Unit 25 Take up Unit Use Conditions 25 About the Pap...

Page 11: ...all other situations keep the front cover closed Operation panel The panel used to operate the machine P 16Operation Panel Left cover Open this when you perform maintenance Right cover Open this when...

Page 12: ...Name Function overview Loading lever rear Use these when you load media Media stays Shafts Media holders Drain bottle Discharged fluid is stored in this bottle Part Names and Functions Basic Informat...

Page 13: ...pouch tray with the cleaning liquid pouch into this slot Ethernet connector Use this to connect an Ethernet cable Main power switch Switch the main power on off Power cord connector Use this to connec...

Page 14: ...uring cutting Media clamp This clamps the edge of the media to keep it from coming loose It also prevents fuzz on the cut edge of the media from touching the print heads Pinch roller left pinch roller...

Page 15: ...ion is possible If this error is not addressed the printer may malfunction High Temperature Error The ambient temperature in the printer s installation location has risen above the temperature in whic...

Page 16: ...media manually not with the operation panel Control box This controls the media take up End caps These are used when loading the paper tube for take up Dancer roller This keeps the media tension cons...

Page 17: ...ecking the Remaining Media Amount of ink remaining Displays the amount of ink remaining for each ink type If it is time to replace ink is displayed next to the cor responding type Tap this icon to dis...

Page 18: ...bled when media is loaded Move Feeds the media and moves the carriage You can also set the position moved to as the right edge of the output area the base point P 208Adjusting the Output start Loca ti...

Page 19: ...ection value is checked visually Media Gap Ad justment Simple Correc tion Auto Corrects the ink landing position With Simple Correc tion Auto a test pattern is printed and then read with a sensor to a...

Page 20: ...se Lower Causes the middle pinch rollers to go up automatically during pullback printing or printing and cutting Batch Media Settings The minimum settings required for media setup can be configured by...

Page 21: ...e than necessary Ink Renewal Inside Damper 2 Use this operation to stabilize output when uneven color issues with white ink are not resolved even after shaking the pouch tray to mix the ink However th...

Page 22: ...Perforated Sheet Cutting Sets the perforated sheet cutting conditions Cleaning during Printing Selects the frequency of cleaning during printing from No Cleaning Every Page Periodically Job Priori ty...

Page 23: ...nese English French Italian German Spanish Europe or Spanish South America Date Time Sets the year month day hour minute and second dis played on the operation panel Screen Brightness Sets the brightn...

Page 24: ...own below Roll media Media wound onto a paper tube Sheet media Media not wound onto a paper tube such as standard size media Various paper types of roll media and sheet media are selectable according...

Page 25: ...ll outer diameter 250 mm 9 8 in Paper tube core inner diameter 76 2 mm 3 in or 50 8 mm 2 in 1 Applies to both roll and sheet media Maximum Roll Weight 64 inch model 45 kg 99 lb 54 inch model 35 kg 77...

Page 26: ...ntinually printing and taking up multiple pages disable the automatic cut off function in the software RIP If the media is separated take up will be interrupted at that point Perforated sheet cutting...

Page 27: ...ia 69 Setup of Sheet Media 89 Checking before Output 101 LAN Local Area Network Settings 101 Preventing Sedimentation in Inks 102 Pausing and Canceling Output 103 Pausing and Resuming Output 103 Cance...

Page 28: ...ngle location may cause the release of toxic gases from the media or pose a fire hazard WARNING Procedure 1 Close the front cover 2 Turn on the main power switch 3 Tap the operation panel 4 When instr...

Page 29: ...or pose a fire hazard WARNING Procedure 1 When printing is complete tap on the operation panel The confirmation screen appears 2 Tap Yes The sub power switches off automatically 3 Raise the loading le...

Page 30: ...Power Supply Operations Basic Operations 29...

Page 31: ...kdown of this machine such as the breakdown of the print heads Never switch off the main power or unplug the power cord suddenly while operation is in progress Switching off the main power or unpluggi...

Page 32: ...when the machine enters sleep mode Using the operation panel or performing operations such as sending print data from the computer restores the machine to its normal mode This sleep mode setting can b...

Page 33: ...r 45 kg 99 21 lb 54 inch model 35 kg 77 16 lb The machine may fail to withstand the weight and tip over or cause the media to fall CAUTION 1 Install the media on the media holders The media holders of...

Page 34: ...l screen 3 Open the front cover 4 Move the media clamps to the outside of the grit rollers on the left and right edges respectively 5 Move to the rear of the printer Release the locking mechanisms of...

Page 35: ...Move the right media holder to fit its end cap onto the paper tube core of the media Fit the paper tube onto the media holders securely to prevent the media from moving easily Do not secure the media...

Page 36: ...ine the positions of the media P 36 For transparent media or if Preferences Media Edge Detection is set to Disable 2 B Deter mine the positions of the media Media Edge Detection Disable P 41 Setup of...

Page 37: ...nd right positions of the media with the grit patterns used as the reference Note the following points when determining the positions Hold the media holders from the outside and move them Ensure that...

Page 38: ...ure to load the media Doing so will prevent media skewing 1 Pass the leading edge of the media between the pinch rollers A and the grit rollers B 2 Feed the media until you hear a beep and then additi...

Page 39: ...en redo the procedure from step 1 MEMO 4 Move to the front of the printer Make sure both edges of the media are above the grit rollers Be sure to place the right edge of the media on the right end gri...

Page 40: ...g or will come loose which will affect the printing quality IMPORTANT To smoothly move the pinch rollers push down close to the rail MEMO 6 Move the middle pinch rollers B over all the remaining grit...

Page 41: ...readjust the media position return to the back of the printer release the media holders and then redo the procedure from step 1 If you just stand at the front of the printer and hold the media to read...

Page 42: ...that the left edge of the media is positioned so that it is within the range of the grit pattern of the left edge Ensure that the right edge of the media is positioned so that it is within the range...

Page 43: ...printing which will have an adverse effect on the printing results 2 Secure the media holders 3 Pass the leading edge of the media between the pinch rollers A and the grit rollers B 4 Lower the loadi...

Page 44: ...raise the loading lever front The media is released 6 Pull out the media over the apron 7 Make sure both edges of the media are above the grit rollers Be sure to place the right edge of the media on...

Page 45: ...If you want to readjust the media position return to the back of the printer release the media holders and then redo the procedure from step 1 If you just stand at the front of the printer and hold th...

Page 46: ...ght end Place the middle pinch roller on a grit roller other than these three There may be extra middle pinch rollers depending on the width of the media being used Move the extra middle pinch rollers...

Page 47: ...12 Line up the edges of the media with the centers of the holes of the left and right media clamps 13 Close the front cover Setup of New Media 46 Basic Operations...

Page 48: ...use the take up unit 7 Tap Start Setup The cutting carriage moves and detects the width of the media and the positions of the media clamps This operation is called initialization 8 When The media cou...

Page 49: ...tely 2 mm 0 08 in to the inside B from the left edge of the right pinch roller 4 Tap OK The Set the left edge of the printing area within the area specified by the pinch rollers screen appears 5 Hold...

Page 50: ...aper tube on the media holders of the take up unit Prepare a paper tube wider than the media that has been set up Paper tubes are consumable items Watch the condition of the paper tube and replace at...

Page 51: ...time you hold down this button Holding down the button lets you feed out paper continuously Feed out the media until it can wrap around at least 1 4 of the paper tube When using the FORWARD setting Wh...

Page 52: ...ecure the media in the Take up Direction set in step 2 of 1 Install the media on the media holders P 32 1 While pulling the media so that it does not sag secure the center of the media on the paper tu...

Page 53: ...When using the BACKWARD setting 6 Tap OK A small amount of the media is fed out 7 Lower the dancer roller toward the front 8 Tap OK Setup of New Media 52 Basic Operations...

Page 54: ...ng Test and Output Start Location settings If this is not necessary tap Next To perform a Printing Test tap Printing Test Execute For details on what to do after the printing test refer to Step 2 Norm...

Page 55: ...ction values from the printing test result For more information refer to Man ual Adjustment Adjusting the Misalignment of the Ink Landing Position Media Gap Adjust ment P 155 g Tap Save and Exit When...

Page 56: ...cannot be loaded with this pro cedure In these cases refer to 1 B Determine the positions of the media Media Edge Detection Disable P 60 By default Skewing Correction Support at Setup is set to Enable...

Page 57: ...l not move backward even if you re move your hands from it When loading the media from the front of the printer feed the leading edge of the media the side where printing will start over the platen an...

Page 58: ...eft and right pinch rollers Using the middle pinch rollers to pinch the media edges will lead to unstable media feeding If you want to readjust the media position before securing it in place redo the...

Page 59: ...roller other than these three There may be extra middle pinch rollers depending on the width of the media being used Move the extra middle pinch rollers to positions where no grit patterns are presen...

Page 60: ...11 Close the front cover Setup of New Media Basic Operations 59...

Page 61: ...ocedure 1 Tap on the operation panel The sub power is switched on 2 Open the front cover 3 Move the media clamps to the outside of the grit rollers on the left and right edges respectively 4 Move to t...

Page 62: ...t of the printer Gently hold down the media and raise the loading lever front The media is released 8 Make sure both edges of the media are above the grit rollers Be sure to place the right edge of th...

Page 63: ...varies between the middle pinch rollers and the left and right pinch rollers Using the middle pinch rollers to pinch the media edges will lead to unstable media feeding IMPORTANT To smoothly move the...

Page 64: ...roller other than these three There may be extra middle pinch rollers depending on the width of the media being used Move the extra middle pinch rollers to positions where no grit patterns are presen...

Page 65: ...13 Close the front cover Setup of New Media 64 Basic Operations...

Page 66: ...use the take up unit 7 Tap Start Setup The cutting carriage moves and detects the width of the media and the positions of the media clamps This operation is called initialization 8 When The media cou...

Page 67: ...tely 2 mm 0 08 in to the inside B from the left edge of the right pinch roller 4 Tap OK The Set the left edge of the printing area within the area specified by the pinch rollers screen appears 5 Hold...

Page 68: ...ng Test and Output Start Location settings If this is not necessary tap Next To perform a Printing Test tap Printing Test Execute For details on what to do after the printing test refer to Step 2 Norm...

Page 69: ...result For more information refer to Man ual Adjustment Reducing Horizontal Bands Feed Correction Function P 153 e Tap Save and Proceed f Perform a printing test on the Detailed Media Gap Adjustment M...

Page 70: ...5 kg 99 21 lb 54 inch model 35 kg 77 16 lb The machine may fail to withstand the weight and tip over or cause the media to fall CAUTION 1 Install the media on the media holders The media holders of th...

Page 71: ...creen 3 Open the front cover 4 Move the media clamps to the outside of the grit rollers on the left and right edges respectively 5 Move to the rear of the printer Release the locking mechanisms of the...

Page 72: ...media onto the end cap of the left media holder 8 Move the right media holder to fit its end cap onto the paper tube core of the media Fit the paper tube onto the media holders securely to prevent th...

Page 73: ...ight positions of the media with the grit patterns used as the reference Note the following points when determining the positions Hold the media holders from the outside and move them Ensure that the...

Page 74: ...to load the media Doing so will prevent media skewing 1 Pass the leading edge of the media between the pinch rollers A and the grit rollers B 2 Feed the media until you hear a beep and then additional...

Page 75: ...redo the procedure from step 1 MEMO 4 Move to the front of the printer Make sure both edges of the media are above the grit rollers Be sure to place the right edge of the media on the right end grit r...

Page 76: ...r will come loose which will affect the printing quality IMPORTANT To smoothly move the pinch rollers push down close to the rail MEMO 6 Move the middle pinch rollers B over all the remaining grit rol...

Page 77: ...djust the media position return to the back of the printer release the media holders and then redo the procedure from step 1 If you just stand at the front of the printer and hold the media to read ju...

Page 78: ...at the left edge of the media is positioned so that it is within the range of the grit pattern of the left edge Ensure that the right edge of the media is positioned so that it is within the range of...

Page 79: ...inting which will have an adverse effect on the printing results 2 Secure the media holders 3 Pass the leading edge of the media between the pinch rollers A and the grit rollers B 4 Lower the loading...

Page 80: ...ise the loading lever front The media is released 6 Pull out the media over the apron 7 Make sure both edges of the media are above the grit rollers Be sure to place the right edge of the media on the...

Page 81: ...you want to readjust the media position return to the back of the printer release the media holders and then redo the procedure from step 1 If you just stand at the front of the printer and hold the m...

Page 82: ...end Place the middle pinch roller on a grit roller other than these three There may be extra middle pinch rollers depending on the width of the media being used Move the extra middle pinch rollers to...

Page 83: ...12 Line up the edges of the media with the centers of the holes of the left and right media clamps 13 Close the front cover Setup of Registered Media 82 Basic Operations...

Page 84: ...figure the settings The media selected in step 2 is media whose printing area was set manually when registered as new media The printing area must be set manually each time so the Printing Area Width...

Page 85: ...the blade A approximately 2 mm 0 08 in to the inside B from the right edge of the left pinch roller 5 Tap OK The set left and right positions are applied to the Printing Area Width 6 Tap OK Setup of R...

Page 86: ...holders of the take up unit Prepare a paper tube wider than the media that has been set up Paper tubes are consumable items Watch the condition of the paper tube and replace at an appropriate time so...

Page 87: ...you hold down this button Holding down the button lets you feed out paper continuously Feed out the media until it can wrap around at least 1 4 of the paper tube When using the FORWARD setting When u...

Page 88: ...re the media in the Take up Direction set in step 2 of 1 Install the media on the media holders P 69 1 While pulling the media so that it does not sag secure the center of the media on the paper tube...

Page 89: ...to slacken the media If sufficient media is not wound on the paper tube immediately after setup this operation may not be performed well lowering the cutting quality and preventing continued take up...

Page 90: ...not be loaded with this pro cedure In these cases refer to 1 B Determine the positions of the media Media Edge Detection Disable P 94 By default Skewing Correction Support at Setup is set to Enable Pr...

Page 91: ...t move backward even if you re move your hands from it When loading the media from the front of the printer feed the leading edge of the media the side where printing will start over the platen and th...

Page 92: ...ries between the middle pinch rollers and the left and right pinch rollers Using the middle pinch rollers to pinch the media edges will lead to unstable media feeding IMPORTANT To smoothly move the pi...

Page 93: ...ller other than these three There may be extra middle pinch rollers depending on the width of the media being used Move the extra middle pinch rollers to positions where no grit patterns are present W...

Page 94: ...11 Close the front cover Setup of Registered Media Basic Operations 93...

Page 95: ...ure 1 Tap on the operation panel The sub power is switched on 2 Open the front cover 3 Move the media clamps to the outside of the grit rollers on the left and right edges respectively 4 Move to the r...

Page 96: ...f the printer Gently hold down the media and raise the loading lever front The media is released 8 Make sure both edges of the media are above the grit rollers Be sure to place the right edge of the m...

Page 97: ...ries between the middle pinch rollers and the left and right pinch rollers Using the middle pinch rollers to pinch the media edges will lead to unstable media feeding IMPORTANT To smoothly move the pi...

Page 98: ...ler other than these three There may be extra middle pinch rollers depending on the width of the media being used Move the extra middle pinch rollers to positions where no grit patterns are present Wh...

Page 99: ...13 Close the front cover Setup of Registered Media 98 Basic Operations...

Page 100: ...figure the settings The media selected in step 2 is media whose printing area was set manually when registered as new media The printing area must be set manually each time so the Printing Area Width...

Page 101: ...he blade A approximately 2 mm 0 08 in to the inside B from the right edge of the left pinch roller 5 Tap OK The set left and right positions are applied to the Printing Area Width 6 Tap OK Setup of Re...

Page 102: ...the status LED on the LAN connector located on the side of the printer is lit in green Activity LED This flashes orange while data is being received from the network Status LED This indicates the sta...

Page 103: ...P 217Showing Hiding Notifications MEMO The ingredients in white ink tend to settle Allowing the ink to stand without shaking it can cause the settled material to harden resulting in malfunction or oth...

Page 104: ...bands are produced at the place where printing was paused IMPORTANT Some menu items can be operated during output but return to the home screen before pausing output MEMO Procedure 1 During output tap...

Page 105: ...uring output tap Pause This pauses the printing operation 2 Tap Cancel Output when the following screen appears Output is canceled 3 Stop sending the output data from the computer Pausing and Cancelin...

Page 106: ...ition The media is separated at the position in the following figure Use the media clamp holes as a guideline for this position 4 Tap Set Base Point Here The separation position is set and you are ret...

Page 107: ...may be interrupted by media separation so we recom mend you turn off the automatic separation function or insert perforated sheet cutting with the included software RIP to ensure the media is not sepa...

Page 108: ...tems may cause injury WARNING Procedure 1 Lower the dancer roller toward the rear 2 Close the front cover 3 With the media held down tap Sheet Cutting on the operation panel 4 Select Sheet Cutting and...

Page 109: ...media with FORWARD Take up the media with BACKWARD 6 While supporting the media from below loosen the securing lever on the left media holder 7 With the media supported pull the paper tube and media...

Page 110: ...shows a sign indicating no ink Occasionally the machine will show a sign indicating no ink even if there is a small amount of ink remaining in the pouch but nevertheless do not use it Such an ink pouc...

Page 111: ...ical type Never mix different types of items Never leave the machine with a pouch tray removed The print heads may become clogged Do not insert or remove pouch trays unless necessary Ink may leak Take...

Page 112: ...d 4 Gently shake the new ink pouch During storage the ink components may have precipitated When replacing an ink pouch hold both ends of the pouch tray and shake 50 times for around 20 seconds horizon...

Page 113: ...may force air into the ink path and cause printer malfunc tions Check the color names indicated on the ink slots and the ink pouches to set all the pouch trays in their correct positions IMPORTANT In...

Page 114: ...quid runs out Replace the cleaning liquid pouch appears on the screen Tap OK to close this message You can also check the message by tapping RELATED LINKS P 114 Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replacement Clean...

Page 115: ...explosive material Any location within the reach of children Fire may be a danger Accidental ingestion by children may pose a health hazard WARNING Procedure 1 Remove the pouch tray from the cleaning...

Page 116: ...nk pouch until you hear a click as the hook on the pouch is locked 4 Set the pouch tray in the cleaning liquid slot Insert the pouch tray as far as it will go Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replacement Basic O...

Page 117: ...Output Method 116...

Page 118: ...Printing Method Preparations for Printing Output 118 Step 1 Performing a Nozzle Drop out Test 118 Step 2 Normal Cleaning Method 119 Starting Output 121 Printing Method 117...

Page 119: ...ison to the first test P 212Performing Printing Tests Arranged Horizontally MEMO Procedure 1 Tap Nozzle Drop out Test on the home screen 2 Tap Execute next to Printing Test Printing of the test patter...

Page 120: ...results in a bright location changing your line of vision They are visible using the reflection of the light MEMO 2 Tap Cleaning 3 Tap Normal Cleaning The screen shown below appears 4 Select the grou...

Page 121: ...If the printer has been used for a long period dot drop outs may not be fixed even after performing normal cleaning two or three times If this is the case clean using a different method RELATED LINKS...

Page 122: ...moving the ink pouches may lead to the ink leaking Before shaking wipe off any ink from around the mouth of the ink pouch If you do not wipe off the ink it may splatter when you shake the pouch tray W...

Page 123: ...e screen output starts Points that must be observed Never open a cover front left or right while output is in progress Doing so interrupts printing When you are performing printing clamp the edges of...

Page 124: ...Preparations for Cutting Output 124 Step 1 Switching Off the Print Heater and Dryer 124 Step 2 Preventing Pulling of the Media with Undue Force 125 Step 3 Adjusting Cutting 126 Starting Output 127 Cut...

Page 125: ...display the home screen 2 Tap the following part 3 Tap Heater Power to turn it off as shown below 4 Tap Save to confirm your entry The Print Heater and Dryer settings turn off 5 Tap to go back to the...

Page 126: ...of the Media with Undue Force Procedure 1 Tap 2 Tap Preferences Prefeeding at Output 3 Select Enable 4 Tap Save to confirm your entry 5 Tap to go back to the original screen Preparations for Cutting...

Page 127: ...ccording to the cutting quality Two shapes are peeled off separately You do not need to perform the setting because the blade force is appropriate Two shapes are peeled off together Increase the blade...

Page 128: ...s displayed On menu screens where Menu operation in progress Press Home to enable output is displayed out put doesn t start even when data is sent from the computer When you return to a menu item wher...

Page 129: ...ing and Cutting Output 129 Step 1 Performing a Nozzle Drop out Test 129 Step 2 Normal Cleaning Method 130 Step 3 Adjusting Cutting 132 Step 4 Correcting the Misalignment of Printing and Cutting 133 St...

Page 130: ...first test P 212Performing Printing Tests Arranged Horizontally MEMO Procedure 1 Tap Nozzle Drop out Test on the home screen 2 Tap Execute next to Printing Test Printing of the test pattern starts 3 C...

Page 131: ...a bright location changing your line of vision They are visible using the reflection of the light MEMO 2 Tap Cleaning 3 Tap Normal Cleaning The screen shown below appears 4 Select the group of print h...

Page 132: ...ter has been used for a long period dot drop outs may not be fixed even after performing normal cleaning two or three times If this is the case clean using a different method RELATED LINKS P 118 Perfo...

Page 133: ...he cutting quality Two shapes are peeled off separately You do not need to perform the setting because the blade force is appropriate Two shapes are peeled off together Increase the blade force Backin...

Page 134: ...eing misaligned is shown in the fol lowing figure F indicates the feed direction of the media the feed direction and S indicates the direction of print head movement the scan direction If the printing...

Page 135: ...d 9 Tap Execute next to Printing Test 1 Misalignment Check Printing Test 1 is printed and cut If the printing and cutting lines are aligned adjustment is com plete If further adjustment is needed tap...

Page 136: ...the ink pouches may lead to the ink leaking Before shaking wipe off any ink from around the mouth of the ink pouch If you do not wipe off the ink it may splatter when you shake the pouch tray When yo...

Page 137: ...en output starts Points that must be observed Never open a cover front left or right while output is in progress Doing so interrupts printing When you are performing printing clamp the edges of the me...

Page 138: ...Step 4 Correct the misalignment of printing and cutting with crop marks at the same time 142 Starting Output with Crop Marks 144 Preparations for Cutting Output 146 Step 1 Loading Media with Crop Mar...

Page 139: ...t displacement occurs If dot drop out or dot displacement occurs perform cleaning of the print heads normal cleaning When performing printing tests successively you can select Feed vertical printing o...

Page 140: ...in a bright location changing your line of vision They are visible using the reflection of the light MEMO 2 Tap Cleaning 3 Tap Normal Cleaning The screen shown below appears 4 Select the group of prin...

Page 141: ...rinter has been used for a long period dot drop outs may not be fixed even after performing normal cleaning two or three times If this is the case clean using a different method RELATED LINKS P 118 Pe...

Page 142: ...o the cutting quality Two shapes are peeled off separately You do not need to perform the setting because the blade force is appropriate Two shapes are peeled off together Increase the blade force Bac...

Page 143: ...ing Test 1 Misalignment Check Printing Test 1 is printed and cut One test pattern is printed on the media 5 Check Printing Test 1 Check whether the printing position shaded part and the cutting positi...

Page 144: ...eded tap or next to Correction Value Feed and Correction Value Scan to fine tune the printing and cutting position and then Save the val ues Default settings Correction Value Feed correction value of...

Page 145: ...hen reinsert it The precipitation of the ingredients in the ink disables printing in normal color So that the ink mixes well shake the pouch tray horizontally with a stroke length of around 5 cm 2 in...

Page 146: ...put is displayed out put doesn t start even when data is sent from the computer When you return to a menu item where output is possible or tap to return to the home screen output starts Points that mu...

Page 147: ...arks so they are straight and aligned with the blade protector A Ensure that the crop marks are not angled by more than 5 degrees Crop marks cannot be read at higher an gles IMPORTANT 2 Finish the med...

Page 148: ...y the home screen 2 Tap the following part 3 Tap Heater Power to turn it off as shown below 4 Tap Save to confirm your entry The Print Heater and Dryer settings turn off 5 Tap to go back to the origin...

Page 149: ...e Media with Undue Force Procedure 1 Tap 2 Tap Preferences Prefeeding at Output 3 Select Enable 4 Tap Save to confirm your entry 5 Tap to go back to the original screen Preparations for Cutting Output...

Page 150: ...cepted when Load media is displayed On menu screens where Menu operation in progress Press Home to enable output is displayed out put doesn t start even when data is sent from the computer When you re...

Page 151: ...Optimizing Quality and Ef ficiency 150...

Page 152: ...the Temperature during Standby 173 Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer 174 Switching Off the Print Heater and Dryer Together 176 Using an Auxiliary Drying Unit DU3 178 Accurate...

Page 153: ...or used in correction Media gap adjustment correcting the ink landing position Feed correction to reduce horizontal bands Procedure 1 Load the media 2 Close the front cover 3 Tap 4 Tap Media Settings...

Page 154: ...nting a test pattern and entering a correction value several times to find the optimal correction value Procedure 1 Load the media 2 Close the front cover 3 Tap 4 Tap Media Settings Printing Settings...

Page 155: ...n 10 Check the test pattern to see whether the correction was successful Check that the gap and overlap are the smallest for the figure indicated by that is the cur rent correction value If the gap an...

Page 156: ...or the first time When changing the media to use When you have changed the print head height Procedure 1 Load the media 2 Close the front cover 3 Tap 4 Tap Media Settings Printing Settings Media Gap A...

Page 157: ...a MEMO 8 Tap Save The entered correction values are saved 9 Tap Execute next to Printing Test The test pattern is printed again 10 Check the test pattern to see whether the correction was successful F...

Page 158: ...ver to adjust the print head height When you change the position of the height adjustment lever the display screen will change Position Operation panel display Description Low Normally set the height...

Page 159: ...ad height refer to the following informa tion and try optimizing the quality MEMO RELATED LINKS P 152 Automatically Making Required Adjustments P 155 Manual Adjustment Adjusting the Misalignment of th...

Page 160: ...o move more slowly extending the drying time accordingly 5 Tap Save to confirm your entry 6 Tap to go back to the original screen Default setting Off Depending on the software RIP you are using you ca...

Page 161: ...sy and cannot move smoothly decreasing this value reduc ing the suction force may correct the problem Auto The suction force is automatically adjusted to the optimal level for the media width 5 Tap Sa...

Page 162: ...ia may cause unstable media feed Leave this menu item set to Disable unless you specifically need to change it Procedure 1 Load the media 2 Tap 3 Tap Media Settings Other Media Settings Media Sticking...

Page 163: ...This is suited to PVC and other such stiff or slippery media Tension Winding The media is stretched and taken up This is suited to tarpaulin and other such weak media and media that does not slip eas...

Page 164: ...The media is taken up onto the paper tube with the printed surface on the inside Default setting Forward MEMO 7 Tap to go back to the original screen Setting the Take up Unit Optimizing the Output Qu...

Page 165: ...age Automatic cleaning is performed each time prior to the start of printing Periodically Job Priority Automatic cleaning is performed when the cumulative printing time reaches the value you set here...

Page 166: ...fect on the output quality If you set Middle Pinch Auto Raise Lower to Disable the middle pinch rollers will press down on the media while moving thus preventing skewing or coming loose However becaus...

Page 167: ...ainly to improve ink adhesion High Temperature The platen and dryer become hot Exercise caution to avoid burns WARNING Remove any loaded media or switch off the sub power when printing is not being pe...

Page 168: ...unevenness may occur If this happens try lowering the temperature of the media heating system by about 2 C To obtain stable printing results however use the machine in an environment with an ambient t...

Page 169: ...set temperature but this does not represent a problem Temperature settings are not possible when Heater Power accessed from Media Settings Heater Settings Heater Temperature is off Procedure 1 Load t...

Page 170: ...he original screen Default setting 40 C 104 F You can also make this setting in the software RIP When you have made the setting in the software RIP the software RIP s setting is used MEMO Adjusting th...

Page 171: ...but this does not represent a problem Temperature settings are not possible when Heater Power accessed from Media Settings Heater Settings Heater Temperature is off Procedure 1 Load the media 2 Tap th...

Page 172: ...he original screen Default setting 50 C 122 F You can also make this setting in the software RIP When you have made the setting in the software RIP the software RIP s setting is used MEMO Adjusting th...

Page 173: ...he software RIP to higher image quality Conversely if you want to use a faster print quality raise the tem perature Amount of ink When you change the amount of ink using the settings for your software...

Page 174: ...lete Procedure 1 Tap 2 Tap Preferences Standby Heater Temperature 3 Tap or to set the temperature When this is set to off the media heating system is switched off during standby 4 Tap Save to confirm...

Page 175: ...tput data designed only for printing On Media feed is performed until the trailing edge of the printing area is positioned on the dryer Off Media feed stops when printing ends This means that the trai...

Page 176: ...d Printing Cutting Off Drying Time Printing Only 0 min Drying Time Printing Cutting 0 min RELATED LINKS P 178 Using an Auxiliary Drying Unit DU3 Adjusting the Ink drying Method Optimizing the Output Q...

Page 177: ...r Tem perature will make it impossible to set the temperature of the print heater and dryer Procedure 1 Load the media 2 Tap the following location on the home screen The Heater Temperature screen app...

Page 178: ...etting On MEMO When this is set to off the heater will not turn on even if the heater temperature is set in the included soft ware RIP IMPORTANT Adjusting the Ink drying Method Optimizing the Output Q...

Page 179: ...Select Enable 3 Tap Save to confirm your entry 4 When using Blower Fan configure the settings as shown below 1 Tap to go back to the original screen 2 Tap Blower Fan 3 Select Enable 4 Tap Save to con...

Page 180: ...ent on the home screen 4 Tap Execute next to Cutting Test The test pattern is cut 5 Check the results of the cutting test If the results are difficult to see Execute Sheet Cutting separate the media a...

Page 181: ...of cutting 30 cm s Blade Offset Set the blade offset Enter the listed offset value for the blade The offset value for the included blade is 0 250 mm 9 8 mil 0 250 mm 0 010 in Rise Movement Speed Set...

Page 182: ...is important to be especially careful about this when you are using media that has poor ink adhesion properties The amount of blade extension A is 0 mm 0 in at minimum and 2 5 mm 98 42 mil C at maxim...

Page 183: ...ing the blade out too far will damage the blade and blade protector and hasten their deterioration so exercise caution IMPORTANT Accurately Adjusting the Cutting Settings 182 Optimizing the Output Qua...

Page 184: ...hen cut may differ from the length setting in the data Procedure 1 Load the media 2 Tap 3 Tap Media Settings Cutting Settings Cutting Distance Correction 4 Tap or to change the correction values Setti...

Page 185: ...inated or thick media or non resilient media It also has the effect of making stickers easier to peel off Procedure 1 Load the media 2 Tap 3 Tap Media Settings Cutting Settings Over Cut 4 Tap Enable 5...

Page 186: ...Accurately Adjusting the Cutting Settings Optimizing the Output Quality 185...

Page 187: ...ake the settings for the cutting conditions in the software RIP and normally the software RIP settings are given priority Procedure 1 Tap 2 Tap Preferences Priority for Cutting Settings 3 Select Machi...

Page 188: ...f the ink landing position Procedure 1 Load the media 2 Tap 3 Tap Media Settings Printing Settings Media Gap Adjustment 4 Select Simple Correction Auto and tap Next 5 Tap Execute The test pattern is p...

Page 189: ...igned is shown in the fol lowing figure F indicates the feed direction of the media the feed direction and S indicates the direction of print head movement the scan direction If the printing position...

Page 190: ...Execute next to Printing Test 1 Misalignment Check Printing Test 1 is printed and cut If the printing and cutting lines are aligned adjustment is com plete If further adjustment is needed tap or next...

Page 191: ...g and cutting positions are misaligned normally adjust the positions while checking a test pattern Procedure 1 During cutting tap Pause The cutting operation is paused 2 Tap 3 Tap Media Settings Cutti...

Page 192: ...n of the media the feed direction 2 Tap or next to Correction Value Scan to set the correction value in the direction of print head movement the scan direction 6 Tap Save to confirm your entry 7 Tap t...

Page 193: ...1 Adjust the misalignment of the ink landing position Procedure 1 Load the media 2 Tap 3 Tap Media Settings Printing Settings Media Gap Adjustment 4 Select Simple Correction Auto and tap Next 5 Tap Ex...

Page 194: ...lignment Check Printing Test 1 is printed and cut One test pattern is printed on the media 5 Check Printing Test 1 Check whether the printing position shaded part and the cutting position red line are...

Page 195: ...next to Correction Value Feed and Correction Value Scan to fine tune the printing and cutting position and then Save the val ues Default settings Correction Value Feed correction value of the media fe...

Page 196: ...ain and then cut the media 1 Adjust the misalignment of the ink landing position Procedure 1 Load the media 2 Tap 3 Tap Media Settings Printing Settings Media Gap Adjustment 4 Select Simple Correction...

Page 197: ...nal screen 5 Remove any media Use the following procedure to separate the media 1 Close the front cover 2 Tap Change next to Output Start Location 3 Tap to feed the media until there is a margin of 13...

Page 198: ...is off tap to turn it on 5 Tap Execute next to Cutting Test The Move the blade over a crop mark screen appears 6 Tap or to move the center of the blade over the crop marks to use in the cutting test T...

Page 199: ...on S in a positive direction Therefore set the correction values for the feed direction F to positive values and the scan direction S to negative values Measure the actual misalignment amount when det...

Page 200: ...tings Multi Sensor Adjustment 4 Tap Execute 5 Perform the operations shown below according to the Adjustment Result If Successful is displayed on the operation panel proceed to the next procedure If F...

Page 201: ...Name 205 Duplicating Media Settings 206 Deleting Media Settings 207 Adjusting the Output start Location 208 Setting the Base Point 208 Reducing Output Time 210 Speeding Up Output for Narrow Media 210...

Page 202: ...justment Blade Adjustment P 179Fine tuning the Cutting Conditions Print Cut Position Adjustment P 187Correcting the Misalignment of Printing and Cutting Crop Cut Position Adjustment P 192Correcting th...

Page 203: ...es Easily Does Not Move Smoothly Printing Movement Range P 210Speeding Up Output for Narrow Media Media Sticking Prevention P 161Using Sticky Media Middle Pinch Auto Raise Lower P 165Use Middle Pinch...

Page 204: ...g the Misalignment of Printing and Cutting Crop Cut Position Adjustment P 192Correcting the Misalignment of Printing and Cutting with Crop Marks Con current Test for Printing and Cutting with Crop Mar...

Page 205: ...rinting Movement Range P 210Speeding Up Output for Narrow Media Media Sticking Prevention P 161Using Sticky Media Middle Pinch Auto Raise Lower P 165Use Middle Pinch Rollers When Pulling Back or Feedi...

Page 206: ...e displayed in a list 3 Tap the media whose name you want to change 4 Tap 5 Tap the input field and enter the media name You can use up to 15 alphanumeric characters 6 Tap OK to confirm your entry 7 T...

Page 207: ...displayed in a list 3 Tap the media setting to duplicate 4 Tap Duplicate Media A screen for entering the name of the duplicated media appears To create this name COPY is added at the start of the nam...

Page 208: ...MEMO Procedure 1 Tap 2 Tap Media Management The registered media settings are displayed in a list 3 Tap the media to be deleted 4 Tap Delete Media 5 Tap Yes when the confirmation screen appears The m...

Page 209: ...g wasteful and also to print on the targeted location Set the base point for each individual page When the printing of one page finishes the base point returns to its default value Note that the left...

Page 210: ...of the output area 4 Once the position has been decided tap Set Base Point Here to confirm it The base point position is updated and you are returned to the home screen Adjusting the Output start Loca...

Page 211: ...output data Movement is limit ed to the minimum amount necessary and this can be expected to yield the fast est output Note however that because the speed of media movement is no lon ger constant colo...

Page 212: ...ht 3 Select the status of the print light Auto The light is turned on off automatically according to the status of the printer On The light is on at all times Off The light is off at all times 4 Tap S...

Page 213: ...Scan horizontal printing as the print position for the second and later tests in comparison to the first test Procedure 1 Tap 2 Tap Preferences Printing Test Position 3 Select Scan 4 Tap Save to confi...

Page 214: ...ing the Activation Interval for Sleep Mode Power saving Feature 218 Managing the Basic Settings of the Printer 219 Changing the Display Language 219 Changing the Units of Measurement 220 Viewing Print...

Page 215: ...printed alongside the printed test pattern Notifications prompting you to perform manual cleaning and mix the ink will also be displayed at appropriate times Procedure 1 Tap 2 Tap System Information...

Page 216: ...the media redo the setting whenever you change the media The remaining amount that is displayed is only an estimate Accuracy is not assured MEMO Procedure 1 Load the media 2 Tap the following locatio...

Page 217: ...e next printing operation will start on top of the portion where the amount of remaining media is printed If you want to continue printing separate the media be fore starting the next printing operati...

Page 218: ...accu racy and preventing the media from coming loose When enabled this mes sage appears when the middle pinch rollers have not been placed Media Clamp Placement Notification Install the media clamps c...

Page 219: ...er saving feature is working when no output data is received and no operations are per formed for a continued length of time Procedure 1 Tap 2 Tap Preferences Sleep Time 3 Tap or to set the time 4 Tap...

Page 220: ...dure 1 Tap 2 Tap System Information Language 3 Tap Language 4 Select the display language 5 Tap OK 6 Tap Save to confirm your entry The display language is changed and you are returned to the home scr...

Page 221: ...el Procedure 1 Tap 2 Tap System Information Units 3 Tap Length 4 Select the unit 5 Tap Save to confirm your entry 6 Tap Temperature 7 Select the unit 8 Tap Save to confirm your entry 9 Tap to go back...

Page 222: ...ype Procedure 1 Tap 2 Tap System Information Machine Information You can check the following information Model Model name Serial Number Serial number Ink Type Ink type Firmware Version MAC Address 3 T...

Page 223: ...tain IP Address Automatically Enables disables the automatic obtaining of IP addresses via DHCP When this is disabled tap to change the following settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway 3 Tap...

Page 224: ...mation Screen Brightness 3 Tap or to adjust the brightness The larger the value the brighter the screen 4 Tap Save to confirm your entry 5 Tap to go back to the original screen Default setting 50 RH M...

Page 225: ...he operation panel Procedure 1 Tap 2 Tap System Information Screen Operation Sound 3 Tap Off The operation sound turns off 4 Tap Save to confirm your entry 5 Tap to go back to the original screen Defa...

Page 226: ...The settings for Language and Units are not returned to their factory default values Procedure 1 Tap 2 Tap Preferences Reset to Factory Defaults 3 Tap Reset 4 Tap Yes on the confirmation screen 5 Tap...

Page 227: ...Maintenance 226...

Page 228: ...ortant Notes on Handling and Use 228 Printer 228 Ink Pouches 228 Basic Maintenance Knowledge 229 Types and Timing of Maintenance 229 Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period 231...

Page 229: ...various types of cleaning Read this manual thoroughly and perform the appropriate maintenance at the appropriate times The print heads are components that wear out Periodic replacement is required wi...

Page 230: ...dvanced Maintenance Maintenance that is performed in an emergency Some of this maintenance consumes a large amount of ink so thoroughly read the explanation and then perform the operation at the appro...

Page 231: ...e appropriate point in time Timing Category Item When a message appears Replacing consumable parts Wiper Tray pad P 270Replacing the Wiper and the Tray Pad Cleaning the machine P 273Cleaning the Wiper...

Page 232: ...ntenance that is performed periodically Set in the machine ink and cleaning liquid pouches having sufficient remaining ink and cleaning liquid The machine cannot perform automatic maintenance if it ha...

Page 233: ...a Nozzle Drop out Test 233 Cleaning the Machine 234 Cleaning the Media Path 234 Cleaning the Knife Carriage Roller 235 Cleaning around the Print Heads 236 Manual Cleaning Method 237 Consumable Produc...

Page 234: ...o the first test P 212Performing Printing Tests Arranged Horizontally MEMO Procedure 1 Tap Nozzle Drop out Test on the home screen 2 Tap Execute next to Printing Test Printing of the test pattern star...

Page 235: ...device and is sensitive to dust and dirt Perform cleaning on a daily basis Never attempt to oil or lubricate the machine IMPORTANT Clean by wiping with a cloth moistened by neutral detergent diluted w...

Page 236: ...ning 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 CAUTION This machine i...

Page 237: ...Cannot Be Improved with Powerful Cleaning Occur When any of the symptoms given below occur and powerful cleaning is not effective perform manual cleaning Dot drop out Dot displacement Ink drips Dragg...

Page 238: ...than the included cleaning liquid Use one cleaning stick per cleaning session and then discard the stick after use Reusing cleaning sticks will ad versely affect the printing results Do not put a clea...

Page 239: ...of the machine 5 Open the right cover 6 Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity 7 Moisten the cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid Be sure to use one of the inclu...

Page 240: ...9 When you have finished cleaning close the right cover Cleaning around the Print Heads Regular Maintenance 239...

Page 241: ...h the cleaning liquid Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks IMPORTANT 3 Clean the locations shown in the following figure Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust lint 4 Close...

Page 242: ...s displayed at the top of the screen and cleaning starts The ap proximate remaining time for the procedure is displayed on the screen 6 Tap to go back to the original screen Cleaning around the Print...

Page 243: ...the test pattern Missing blocks indicate dot drop out Collapsed or inclined blocks indicate dot displacement 5 If you have opened the front cover close it If no dot drop out or dot displacement occur...

Page 244: ...cks and cleaning liquid used for manual cleaning contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website http www rolanddg com The print heads are components that wear out Periodic r...

Page 245: ...Disposing of Discharged Fluid Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid 245 If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears 246 244 Disposing of Discharged Fluid...

Page 246: ...the included drain bottle do not store it in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight The discharged fluid may harden making the drain bottle unusable The drain bottle may also deterio rate leadi...

Page 247: ...id appears tap OK 2 Tap to display the notification 3 Tap the following notification The Drain Bottle screen appears You can dispose of discharged fluid even if the above message has not appeared Use...

Page 248: ...f the tube and spill soiling your hands or the floor CAUTION When you remove the drain bottle a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from so...

Page 249: ...ing the Ink by Shaking the Pouch Tray 255 When Uneven Color Issues Occur with White Ink 256 Method for Ink Renewal Inside Damper 256 Handling Severe Dot Drop out and Dot Displacement 259 Ink Renewal M...

Page 250: ...space from A to B is group A The space from B to the right side is group B If the printing test results are difficult to interpret Check the results in a bright location changing your line of vision T...

Page 251: ...dot displacement has been corrected If the problem persists try performing normal cleaning again If the printer has been used for a long period dot drop outs may not be fixed even after performing nor...

Page 252: ...performing this operation more than necessary IMPORTANT Procedure 1 Load the media P 32Setup of New Media 2 Tap 3 Tap Cleaning Medium Cleaning 4 Check for the group with dot drop out or dot displaceme...

Page 253: ...ent have been corrected If the problem persists try performing medium cleaning again If problems such as dot drop out and dot displacement persist even after you have performed medium cleaning several...

Page 254: ...performing this operation more than necessary IMPORTANT Procedure 1 Load the media P 32Setup of New Media 2 Tap 3 Tap Cleaning Powerful Cleaning 4 Check for the group with dot drop out or dot displac...

Page 255: ...ent have been corrected If the problem persists try performing powerful cleaning again This cleaning can be effective when carried out periodically according to the frequency of use If problems such a...

Page 256: ...ons MEMO Do not remove the ink pouches Shake the entire pouch tray Removing the ink pouches may lead to the ink leaking Before shaking wipe off any ink from around the mouth of the ink pouch If you do...

Page 257: ...g this operation more than necessary When you perform ink renewal inside the damper replace all ink other than C M Y and K with new ink pouches If the ink runs out during cleaning a Cleaning Error Ink...

Page 258: ...metal can or polyethylene tank and cap the container tightly Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause fire odor or physical distress CAUTION Do not store discharged fluid in a location where it is exp...

Page 259: ...6 Tap to go back to the original screen RELATED LINKS P 259 Ink Renewal Method P 324 Cleaning Error Ink Pouch Tray When Uneven Color Issues Occur with White Ink 258 Advanced Maintenance...

Page 260: ...ge amount of ink will be discharged during ink renewal Perform this operation only when ink discharge issues such as dot drop out dot displacement and uneven colors cannot be corrected even after perf...

Page 261: ...de is group B If the printing test results are difficult to interpret Check the results in a bright location changing your line of vision They are visible using the reflection of the light MEMO 4 Sele...

Page 262: ...ntainer tightly Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause fire odor or physical distress CAUTION Do not store discharged fluid in a location where it is exposed to direct sunlight When temporarily stori...

Page 263: ...Ink renewal starts On completion you will return to the original screen 9 Tap to go back to the original screen Handling Severe Dot Drop out and Dot Displacement 262 Advanced Maintenance...

Page 264: ...r its uneven col ors have been eliminated 5 If you have opened the front cover close it If no dot drop out or dot displacement occurs and if there are no uneven colors this operation is finished Tap t...

Page 265: ...for the nozzle mask Procedure 1 Load the media P 32Setup of New Media 2 Tap 3 Tap Cleaning Printing Test 4 Select Nozzle Mask Test and tap Execute Printing of the test pattern starts 5 Check for the...

Page 266: ...If no dot drop out or dot displacement occurs this operation is finished Tap to go back to the original screen Handling Severe Dot Drop out and Dot Displacement Advanced Maintenance 265...

Page 267: ...The nozzle group numbers that can be selected vary depending on the model being used and the firmware version Select the appropriate group number or all the group numbers to match the results of the...

Page 268: ...damage defect free parts depending on the symptoms worsening the symptoms If you have any questions contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation deal er Procedure 1 Apply a large amount of cleaning...

Page 269: ...fluffy Rubber gloves When using anhydrous ethanol or isopropyl alcohol be sure to follow the product s usage precau tions Exercise caution regarding items such as fire ventilation and rashes CAUTION O...

Page 270: ...acing Parts for Maintenance 270 Replacing the Wiper and the Tray Pad 270 Cleaning the Wiper Tray 273 Replacing the Blade Separating Knife 276 Replacing the Blade 276 Replacing the Separating Knife 283...

Page 271: ...orporation dealer or visit our website http www rolanddg com Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions and never touch any area not specified in the instructions Sudden movement o...

Page 272: ...lectricity 8 Replace the wipers 1 Detach the old wipers Using the tweezers unhook the wipers and then pull them up Using the tweezers to press on the hook in the hole on the wiper makes it easier to r...

Page 273: ...ill not be possible to clean the wiper correctly IMPORTANT 10 When the replacement of the wiper and tray pad is complete tap Finish All 11 When Close the cover appears close the right cover When you c...

Page 274: ...jury WARNING Procedure 1 When the message The time for wiper tray cleaning has arrived appears tap OK 2 Tap to display the messages 3 Tap The time for wiper tray cleaning has arrived The Wiper Tray Cl...

Page 275: ...ore discharged fluid in a location where it is exposed to direct sunlight When temporarily storing discharged fluid in the included drain bottle do not store it in a location that is exposed to direct...

Page 276: ...ining time are displayed at the top of the operation panel If the cleaning liquid runs out during filling Unable to Fill Wiper Cleaning Liquid is displayed at the top of the operation panel Replace th...

Page 277: ...fe Doing so may result in injury The cutting performance of the blade will also be impaired CAUTION Required item Replacement blade 1 Replacing the Blade Procedure 1 Remove any media 2 Tap 3 Tap Maint...

Page 278: ...s the pin A to push out the old blade B 2 Insert a new blade C Orient the tip of the blade D correctly A B C D 8 Install the blade holder into the cutting carriage OK Not OK 9 Tighten the screw Tug th...

Page 279: ...tap Finish All 11 When Close the cover appears close the front cover When you close the front cover you are returned to the original screen 12 Tap to go back to the original screen Replacing the Blade...

Page 280: ...e next to Cutting Test The test pattern is cut 8 Check the results of the cutting test Check item Result Setting item Adjustment Check the shape The cut shape is distorted Cutting Speed Reduce Peel of...

Page 281: ...r the blade The offset value for the included blade is 0 250 mm 9 8 mil 0 250 mm 0 010 in Rise Movement Speed Set the blade s up speed during cutting the speed at which the blade travels when it moves...

Page 282: ...it It is important to be especially careful about this when you are using media that has poor ink adhesion properties The amount of blade extension A is 0 mm 0 in at minimum and 2 5 mm 98 42 mil C at...

Page 283: ...Pushing the blade out too far will damage the blade and blade protector and hasten their deterioration so exercise caution IMPORTANT Replacing the Blade Separating Knife 282 Replacing Consumable Parts...

Page 284: ...Tap Maintenance Separating Knife Replacement The Separating Knife Replacement screen appears 4 Tap Execute The cutting carriage moves to a position where separating knife replacement is possible 5 Wh...

Page 285: ...n it with the groove 8 Slowly insert the knife into the groove A A 9 Tighten the screw Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip out of position at this time Do not overtighten the screw MEMO R...

Page 286: ...d tap Finish All 11 When Close the cover appears close the front cover When you close the front cover you are returned to the original screen 12 Tap to go back to the original screen Replacing the Bla...

Page 287: ...Troubleshooting Methods 286...

Page 288: ...aking the pouch trays 291 Are colors still uneven after mixing the ink by shaking the pouch trays 291 Is the media wrinkled 291 Was printing paused partway through 291 Is the printer installed in a le...

Page 289: ...arse or con tains horizontal bands Either make the setting in the software RIP to match the type of media you are using or make the setting for correction on the printer RELATED LINKS P 152 Automatica...

Page 290: ...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...

Page 291: ...to drip on the media during printing Buildup of fibrous dust lint around the heads Ink transferred to the heads due to rubbing against the media If this happens perform manual cleaning We recommend c...

Page 292: ...m the platen colors may be uneven or the printing quality may suffer RELATED LINKS P 32 Setup of New Media P 69 Setup of Registered Media Was printing paused partway through When printing is paused th...

Page 293: ...ange and Cleaning during Print ing uneven colors may occur If the settings have been changed try restoring them to their default val ues RELATED LINKS P 210 Speeding Up Output for Narrow Media P 164 P...

Page 294: ...ediately by cutting in particular the longer the page length that is the longer the distance the media is returned after printing the greater the chance of misalignment occurring It is a good idea to...

Page 295: ...justing the Settings for Printing and Cutting Is the blade holder installed appropriately When installing the blade holder firmly tighten the screw and check that the blade holder is fixed in place RE...

Page 296: ...P 181 Accurately Adjusting the Cutting in Amount Cutting Is Misaligned Skewed or Not Clean Output Quality Problems 295...

Page 297: ...d or warped 297 Is the media size too large 297 Are you using media that is likely to reflect light 297 Are you using transparent media 297 Printing and Cutting Are Misaligned 298 Have you corrected t...

Page 298: ...zes that are as short as possible Are you using media that is likely to reflect light The machine may not be able to read crop marks from media that is likely to reflect light Try Multi Sen sor Adjust...

Page 299: ...rections for misaligned printing and cutting for the media you are using RELATED LINKS P 192 Correcting the Misalignment of Printing and Cutting with Crop Marks Concurrent Test for Printing and Cuttin...

Page 300: ...Feeding Is Not Straight 302 Is the media loaded and set up straight and securely 302 Media Feeding Is Not Smooth 303 Is some other object coming into contact with the media 303 Is the media too thick...

Page 301: ...enly which may cause the media to wrinkle during printing Before loading media switch off the sub power and allow the platen to cool RELATED LINKS P 166 Adjusting the Ink drying Method Are the media h...

Page 302: ...High humidity can cause the media to sag If sagging media is used it may come out wrinkled Is the media sagging If sagging media is used it may come out wrinkled Media Wrinkles Media Feed Problems 301...

Page 303: ...curely Feeding is not smooth when the media is not straight or is tensioned unevenly on the left and right Reload the media RELATED LINKS P 32 Setup of New Media P 69 Setup of Registered Media Media F...

Page 304: ...69 Setup of Registered Media Is the media too thick Media that is too thick may not only cause an unstable feed but may scrape the print heads resulting in a malfunction Never use such media Are the g...

Page 305: ...High Media may inevitably warp or wrinkle slightly so adjust the height of the print heads to take this into account RELATED LINKS P 157 Changing the Print Head Height Are the grit rollers dirty Check...

Page 306: ...output even when the feed appears to be smooth RELATED LINKS P 32 Setup of New Media P 69 Setup of Registered Media Is the media too thick Media that is too thick may not only cause an unstable feed b...

Page 307: ...splayed on the screen 309 Is a message displayed on the screen 309 Are the cables connected 309 Is the LAN routing appropriate 310 Are the LAN settings correct 310 Did the software RIP end abnormally...

Page 308: ...uccessfully If the Print Heads Still Do Not Move Try switching off the sub power followed by the main power then switching on the main power again fol lowed by the sub power If the Print Heads Still D...

Page 309: ...the print head carriage in place 5 Gently apply pressure from the right side to make sure the print head carriage does not move to the left If the print head carriage moves to the left move it again...

Page 310: ...t start when data is sent from the computer with some menu items When you return to a menu item where output is possible or tap to return to the home screen output starts RELATED LINKS P 121 Starting...

Page 311: ...vice 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 RELATED LINKS P 221 Viewi...

Page 312: ...rrectly and load the appropriate ink pouch tray When an ink pouch tray is removed or has not been securely loaded Securely load the ink pouch tray by pushing it all the way to the back RELATED LINKS P...

Page 313: ...etup again with the Print Only Print Cut output type or set Heater Power to On RELATED LINKS P 32 Setup of New Media P 69 Setup of Registered Media P 176 Switching Off the Print Heater and Dryer Toget...

Page 314: ...s the separating knife installed If the separating knife is not installed you cannot separate the media RELATED LINKS P 283 Replacing the Separating Knife Cannot Separate the Media Machine Problems 31...

Page 315: ...be detected 317 The LAN cable is not connected 317 Connection is requiring too much time Manually setting the IP address will improve the connection speed 318 The media could not be detected automatic...

Page 316: ...thod The time for wiper replacement has arrived This message appears when it is time to replace the wiper Tap The time for wiper replacement has arrived Execute to replace the wiper RELATED LINKS P 27...

Page 317: ...ngs The time for ink mixing has arrived This message appears when it is time to mix the ink When Ink Mixing Notification accessed with Preferences Notifications On Off is on this message appears when...

Page 318: ...then correctly set the media clamps at the ends of the media This message appears when the media clamps cannot be detected because their parts that are read are dirty with for example ink Use cleaning...

Page 319: ...essage appears when media with high reflectance is set up Manually set the printing area Procedure 1 Tap OK on the screen displaying the above message 2 Tap Change The Set the right edge of the printi...

Page 320: ...6 Tap OK The set left and right positions are applied to the Printing Area Width 7 Tap OK Messages Messages on the Operation Panel 319...

Page 321: ...termeasures according to the error When ink runs out Empty Ink has run out Replace the ink pouch with a new one and then load the ink pouch tray When an ink pouch tray is removed Removed Ink pouch tra...

Page 322: ...ttle has reached its limit for discharged fluid Discard the discharged fluid in the drain bottle and then attach this bottle again When the drain bottle is detached the error message changes to Instal...

Page 323: ...data is canceled to prevent the heads from drying out RELATED LINKS P 157 Changing the Print Head Height Insufficient Media Width The print data is larger than the media width Continue output This me...

Page 324: ...n 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 and then perform a printing test and check...

Page 325: ...Operation cannot be continued Switch the sub power off and then back on Cleaning Error Ink Pouch Tray The printer made an emergency stop for one of the following reasons Ink ran out during Ink Renewal...

Page 326: ...n panel and then switch off the sub power After you switch off the power inform your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer of the number that appeared on the oper ation panel Software error An error...

Page 327: ...Appendix 326...

Page 328: ...ng Media and the Blade Holder 328 Step 2 Circulating the Ink Only When Using White Ink 330 Step 3 Discharging the Wiper Tray Cleaning Liquid 331 Step 4 Secure the print heads in place using the retain...

Page 329: ...moving the machine keep it at a temperature between 5 and 40 C 41 and 104 F and at a relative humidity between 20 and 80 no condensation Failure to do so may result in a breakdown Handle the machine w...

Page 330: ...is possible 5 When Open the front cover appears open the front cover 6 Detach the blade holder 7 Tighten the screw 8 Tap Finish All 9 Close the front cover 10 Tap to go back to the original screen Pr...

Page 331: ...e Wiper Tray Cleaning Liquid P 331 Four colors CMYK Seven colors CMYKLkOrGr Eight colors CMYKLcLmLkOr or CMYKLcLmOrGr Procedure 1 Tap 2 Tap Maintenance Ink Circulation The Ink Circulation screen appea...

Page 332: ...ny spillage or vapor leakage may cause fire odor or physical distress CAUTION Do not store discharged fluid in a location where it is exposed to direct sunlight When temporarily storing discharged flu...

Page 333: ...he print heads in place using the retainer Procedure 1 Open the left cover 2 Remove the retainers 3 Secure the print heads using the removed retainer Preparing to Move the Machine 332 Operations When...

Page 334: ...n the figure for storage 4 Turn on the main power switch To prevent the print heads from being damaged move the machine with as little delay as possible and switch on the main power as soon as possibl...

Page 335: ...e the language selection screen will appear Follow the in structions on the screen to carry out the initial setup and ink filling MEMO RELATED LINKS P 114 Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replacement Preparing t...

Page 336: ...pecifications Printing Cutting Area 336 Maximum Area 336 Maximum Printing Area When Using Crop Marks 337 Media Separation Location during Continuous Printing 338 About the Blade 339 Main Specification...

Page 337: ...e position of the pinch rollers A B C D E F A B C Pinch roller Printing or cutting area Printing or cutting coordinates origin 0 0 A 75 mm 3 in B 10 mm 0 4 in C 1 5 mm 0 06 in D Max 24 998 mm 984 2 in...

Page 338: ...area when crop marks are used is reduced from the maximum printing area when crop marks are not used by an amount equal to the crop marks A B A B A B A B Maximum printing area Crop mark A 12 5 mm 0 5...

Page 339: ...command for separating the media is sent from the computer the separation location on the me dia is as shown in the figure below A First page Second page Separation location Margin software RIP value...

Page 340: ...Signage Vinyl 30 to 100 gf 0 25 mm 0 01 in 8 000 mm 26 246 7 ft ZEC U5025 General Signage Vinyl 30 to 100 gf 0 25 mm 0 01 in 4 000 mm 13 123 4 ft Fluorescent Vinyl 120 to 200 gf 0 25 mm 0 01 in 4 000...

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