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Using Media That Wrinkles Easily/Does Not Move Smoothly

The platen uses suction to grip the media and keep it stable. The suction force can be adjusted corre-
sponding to the nature and condition of the media.

Procedure

1.

Load the media.

2.

Tap 

.

3.

Tap [Media Settings]>[Other Media Settings]>[Media Suction Force].

4.

Tap 

 or 

 to enter the value.

0 to 100%

When the media is flimsy 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 [Save] to confirm your entry.

6.

Tap 

 to go back to the original screen.

• Default setting: [Auto]
• Depending on the software RIP you are using, you can also make this setting in the software RIP. When you

have made the setting in the software RIP, the machine's setting is ignored.

MEMO

Configuring Settings to Match the Properties of the Media

160

 Optimizing the Output Quality

Содержание TrueVIS VG3-540

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 9: ...Basic Handling Methods 8...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 117: ...Output Method 116...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 227: ...Maintenance 226...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 287: ...Troubleshooting Methods 286...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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