Roland XR-640 manual

This document describes the characteristics of special color inks (white ink and metallic silver ink) used with SOLJET PRO 4 series printers, important notes, maintenance , and printing method using these inks. F or other matters, r efer to Setup Guide and User's Manual of your printer . When you use metallic silver ink and white ink, be sure [...]

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1 Contents Contents ........................................................................................................ 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started ................................................................................... 3 1-1 What This Document Assumes and Related Manuals ............................ 4 What This Document Assumes ..[...]

Contents 2 http://www.r olanddg.com/ Copyright © 2012 Roland DG Corporation Chapter 4 Advanced .......................................................................................... 57 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver ................................... 58 Pullback printing ( White  Metallic silver/CMY KLcLm) ........[...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 What This Document Assumes and Related Manuals ............. 4 What This Document Assumes ................................................... 4 Related Manuals .......................................................................... 4 V ersaWorks Online ................................................................[...]

4 Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1 What This Document Assumes and Related Manuals What This Document Assumes Before performing any operations described in this guide , make sure that all the following pr eparations have been complete.  Hardware setup , such as the assembly and installation of SOL JET PRO4 series printer (h[...]

5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-2 Before Starting Operations *If equipped with both Metallic Silver ink and White ink, Lk (Light Black) ink is not used. Ignore "Lk" in this manual. Important: Characteristics of Inks and Important Notes The usage and handling of white ink and metallic silver ink in volve some import[...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-3 Important Notes on Printing *If equipped with both Metallic Silver ink and White ink, Lk (Light Black) ink is not used. Ignore "Lk" in this manual. Using the Middle Pinch Rollers in Printing and Cutting Since metallic silver ink and white ink ar e dicult to dry, the middle pinch[...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-3 Important Notes on Printing Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Important Notes in Using T ransparent Media Loading T ransparent Media  Set the [EDGE DETEC TION] menu item to "DISABLE" . T ransparent media cannot be loaded unless this set- ting is made.  Ensure a margin of at least 75 mm from the leading edge o[...]

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Chapter 2 Getting Ready 2-1 Preparing V ersaWorks ........................................................... 10 Starting V ersaWorks .................................................................. 10 Creating a Folder for Saving PS Files ....................................... 10 2-2 Printer Preparations ........................................[...]

10 Chapter 2 Getting Ready Chapter 2 Getting Ready 2-1 Preparing V ersaWorks Starting V ersaWorks On the computer you ar e using, start V ersaWorks. F or information on how to start the program, see the Roland V ersaW orks Quick Star t Guide. After starting the program, go to the upper left of the main screen and check t o make sure that "Mode[...]

11 Chapter 2 Getting Ready Chapter 2 Getting Ready 2-2 Printer Preparations Making the Printer Settings and Loading Media When Using T ransparent Media When you're using tr ansparent media, make the necessary printing settings on the printer and load the media accordingly . Procedure  In the menu of the printer , set [EDGE DETECTION] to &qu[...]

Chapter 2 Getting Ready 12 Chapter 2 Getting Ready 2-3 Creating Printing Data Basic Approach for Creating Printing Data When Using Metallic Silver Ink Y ou can create the printing da ta according to the two methods belo w .  Specify the spot color so as to use only the metallic silver ink. Apply the spot color named "RDG_MetallicSilver"[...]

Chapter 2 Getting Ready 2-3 Creating Printing Data Chapter 2 Getting Ready 13  Open folders in the order of [Computer] (or [My Computer]) → [OS (C:) ( or [Local Disk (C:)]) ] → [Program Files] → [Roland V ersaWorks] → [Swatch] → [Illustrator], then select "Roland V ersaWorks.ai" Depending on the settings of your computer , th[...]

2-3 Creating Printing Data Chapter 2 Getting Ready Chapter 2 Getting Ready 14 2. Create the illustration, and specify the spot color that matches the color you want to print.  Create the illustration. Be sure to draw the illustr ation in the CMYK mode.  Specify each spot color that matches the color you want to print. Desired ink or color Spo[...]

Chapter 2 Getting Ready Chapter 2 Getting Ready 2-3 Creating Printing Data 15 3. Create the PS (PostScript) le.  Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select [Roland VW]. When a nickname is set, or when more than one printer is connected, select “Roland V W_(the nick - name of the printer used for output). ” Click [Setup]. Click [Continue][...]

2-3 Creating Printing Data Chapter 2 Getting Ready Chapter 2 Getting Ready 16  T urn on the [Print to le] option. Click [Preferences]. Click [Advanced] in the [Layout] tab. Click the down arrow to the right of the [Paper Size] box, and then click [PostScript Custom Page Size] from the list that ap - pears. For "Custom Page Size Dimension[...]

Chapter 2 Getting Ready Chapter 2 Getting Ready 2-3 Creating Printing Data 17  Click [OK] three times to close the "PostScript Custom Page Size Denition," "Roland V ersaWorks Advanced Options," and "Printing Preferences" dialog boxes. The "Print" dialog bo x returns.  Click [Print]. Click [Print]. ?[...]

2-3 Creating Printing Data Chapter 2 Getting Ready Chapter 2 Getting Ready 18 Blend Print and Layered Print (Metallic Silver and CMYKLcLmLk) *If equipped with both Metallic Silver ink and White ink, Lk (Light Black) ink is not used. Ignore "Lk" in this manual. The blend print and the layer print ar e printing methods in which the metallic[...]

Chapter 2 Getting Ready Chapter 2 Getting Ready 2-3 Creating Printing Data 19 Layered Print (Image of printing method) The metallic silver ink and the CMYKLcLmLk ink are separated into the differ- ent layers and printed in that order . (Metallic silver ink  CMYKLcLmLk ink) Media Metallic Silver CMYKLcLmLk Metallic Silver CMYKLcLmLk The metallic [...]

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Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver ................... 22 Printing Only with Metallic Silver Ink .......................................... 22 Blend Print (Metallic Silver + CMYKLcLm) ................................ 24 Layered Print (Metallic Silver  CMYKLcLm) ........................... 26 Layered Print[...]

22 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver Printing Only with Metallic Silver Ink This section describes how to perform printing only with the metallic silver ink. T o use the metallic silver ink in printing, you need t o use the printing data where the use of the metallic silver ink is designa[...]

23 Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver Chapter 3 Printing  Click . T urn on the [Convert Spot Color] option.  Click . In [Operation Mode], select the operation of the printer .  Click [OK] to close the "Queue A Proper - ties" window . This is the end of the print job setting. T o star t pri[...]

24 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver Blend Print (Metallic Silver + CMYKLcLm) This section describes how to perform the blend print with the metallic silver ink and CMYKLcLm ink.  P . 18, “Blend Print and Layered Print (Metallic Silver and CMYKLcLmLk)” T o per f orm the blend print[...]

25 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver  Click . For [Media T ype], select names with [MT] attached such as "Generic Vinyl 1 [MT]". Make the selection that matches the media to be used. Selecting an item attached with [MT ] enables you to choose the print mode that can use the m[...]

26 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver Layered Print (Metallic Silver  CMYKLcLm) This section describes how to perform the layered print with the metallic silver ink and CMYKL cLm ink using the metallic silver ink as background .  P . 18, “ Blend Print and Layered Print (Metallic Si[...]

27 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver  Click . For [Media T ype], select names with [MT] attached such as "Generic Vinyl 1 [MT]". Make the selection that matches the media to be used. Selecting an item attached with [MT ] enables you to choose the print mode that can use the m[...]

28 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver Layered Print (CMYKLcLm  Metallic Silver) This section describes how to perform the layered print with the metallic silver ink and CMYKL cLm ink using the CMYKLcLm ink as backgr ound.  P . 18, “Blend Print and Layered Print (Metallic Silver and[...]

29 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver  Click . For [Media T ype], select either "Generic Clear Film [MT]" or "xxx [MT] : PET Clear Film, Adhesive". * “xxx” indicates “SP-CL T ” and others.  For [Print Quality], select either [High Quality (Layered)] or [St[...]

30 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver  Click [OK] to close the "Queue A Proper - ties" window . This is the end of the print job setting. T o star t printing , go on to page 53 “Starting the Print Operation. ” * Only the settings necessary for the use of the metallic silve[...]

31 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver  Double-click . "Queue A Properties" window appears.  Click . In [Media T ype], select one from "Generic Clear Film," "Generic Clear Film [MT]," "xxx : PET Clear Film, Adhesive," and "xxx [MT]: PET Cle[...]

32 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver  Click . In [Operation Mode], select the operation of the printer .  Click [OK] to close the "Queue A Proper - ties" window . This is the end of the print job setting. T o star t printing , go on to page 53 “Starting the Print Operati[...]

33 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver  Click . For [Media T ype], select either "Generic Clear Film" or "xxx :PET Clear Film, Adhe - sive." * “xxx” indicates “SP-CL T ” and others.  For [Print Quality], select either [High Quality] or [Standard]. With [Mod[...]

34 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver Image of overprinting in the sequence of CMYKLcLm Color and then white (Print Mode "CMYKL cLm -> W (v) ") * The white data and the CMYKL cLm color data are actually printed simultaneously , but they are shown here as separate lay ers in or[...]

35 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver  Click [OK] to close the “Queue A Proper - ties” window . This is the end of the print job setting. T o star t printing , go on to page 53 “Starting the Print Operation. ” * Only the settings necessary for the use of the white ink are descri[...]

36 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver  For [Print Quality], select either [High Quality] or [Standard]. With [Mode], select the print mode. W -> CMYKLcLmMt(v) Inks are overprinted in the sequence of whit e and then metallic silver/CMYKL cLm Color . CMYKLcLmMt -> W(v) Inks are over[...]

37 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver Image of overprinting in the sequence of metallic silver/CMYKLcLm Color and then whit (Print Mode "CMYKL cLmMt -> W (v) ") * The white data and the metallic silv er/CMYKLcLm color data ar e actually printed simultaneously, but they are sho[...]

38 Chapter 3 Printing 3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver  Click [OK] to close the “Queue A Proper - ties” window . This is the end of the print job setting. T o star t printing , go on to page 53 “Starting the Print Operation. ” * Only the settings necessary for the use of the metallic silver ink and white ink are d[...]

39 Chapter 3 Printing 3-2 Print Job Setting : Equipped w ith Silver Only Printing Only with Metallic Silver Ink This section describes how to perform printing only with the metallic silver ink. T o use the metallic silver ink in printing, you need t o use the printing data where the use of the metallic silver ink is designat ed. If the printing dat[...]

40 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-2 Print Job Setting : Equipped with Silver Only  Click . T urn on the [Convert Spot Color] option.  Click . In [Operation Mode], select the operation of the printer .  Click [OK] to close the "Queue A Proper - ties" window . This is the end of the print job setting. T o star t printing ,[...]

41 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-2 Print Job Setting : Equipped with Silver Only Blend Print (Metallic Silver + CMYKLcLmLk) This section describes how to perform the blend print with the metallic silver ink and CMYKLcLmLk ink.  P . 18, “Blend Print and Layered Print (Metallic Silver and CMYKLcLmLk)” T o per f orm the blend print, y[...]

42 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-2 Print Job Setting : Equipped with Silver Only  Click . For [Media T ype], select names with [MT] attached such as "Generic Vinyl 1 [MT]". Make the selection that matches the media to be used. Selecting an item attached with [MT ] enables you to choose the print mode that can use the me - tal[...]

43 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-2 Print Job Setting : Equipped with Silver Only Layered Print (Metallic Silver  CMYKLcLmLk) This section describes how to perform the layered print with the metallic silver ink and CMYKL cLmLk ink using the metallic silver ink as background .  P . 18, “ Blend Print and Layered Print (Metallic Silve[...]

44 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-2 Print Job Setting : Equipped with Silver Only  Click . For [Media T ype], select names with [MT] attached such as "Generic Vinyl 1 [MT]". Make the selection that matches the media to be used. Selecting an item attached with [MT ] enables you to choose the print mode that can use the metallic[...]

45 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-2 Print Job Setting : Equipped with Silver Only Layered Print (CMYKLcLmLk  Metallic Silver) This section describes how to perform the layered print with the metallic silver ink and CMYKL cLmLk ink using the CMYKLcLmLk ink as backgr ound.  P . 18, “Blend Print and Layered Print (Metallic Silver and [...]

46 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-2 Print Job Setting : Equipped with Silver Only  Click . For [Media T ype], select "xxx :PET Clear Film, Adhesive [MT]". * “xxx” indicates “SP-CL T ” and others.  For [Print Quality], select either [High Quality (Layered)] or [Standard (Layered)]. For [Mode], select [CMYKLcLmLk (v)-[...]

47 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-2 Print Job Setting : Equipped with Silver Only  Click [OK] to close the "Queue A Proper - ties" window . This is the end of the print job setting. T o star t printing , go on to page 53 “Starting the Print Operation. ” * Only the settings necessary for the use of the metallic silver ink a[...]

48 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-3 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White Only Printing Only with White Ink This section describes how to perform printing only with the white ink. T o use the while ink in printing , you need to use the printing data where the use of the white ink is desig nated. If the printing data have the portion desi[...]

49 Chapter 3 Printing 3-3 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White Only Chapter 3 Printing  Click . T urn on the [Convert Spot Color] option.  Click . In [Operation Mode], select the operation of the printer .  Click [OK] to close the "Queue A Proper - ties" window . This is the end of the print job setting. T o star t printing , [...]

50 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-3 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White Only Printing with White and CMYKLcLmLk Ink This section describes how to perform printing with the white ink and the CMYKLcLmLk ink. Deciding which ink between the white and the CMYKL cLmLk you want to use for the base is an important point in determin - ing the p[...]

51 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-3 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White Only Image of overprinting in the sequence of white and then CMYKLcLmLk Color (Print Mode "W -> CMYKLcLmLk (v) ") * The white data and the CMYKL cLmLk color data are actually printed simultaneously , but they are shown here as separate la yers in order[...]

Chapter 3 Printing 52 Chapter 3 Printing 3-3 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White Only  Click . T urn on the [Convert Spot Color] option.  Click . In [Operation Mode], select the operation of the printer .  Click [OK] to close the “Queue A Proper - ties” window . This is the end of the print job setting. T o star t printing , go on [...]

53 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-4 Starting the Print Operation Starting the Print Operation F ollowing the print job setting, you can start the print operation. Procedure  Make settings for the print job.  P. 22, “3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Silver ,” p. 39, “3-2 Print Job Setting : Equipped with Silver [...]

54 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-4 Starting the Print Operation  Select the print job in the job list, and then click . Printing will be started. Printing a Metallic Color Chart The Metallic Color Chart is the printing sample of the special metallic color . By pr inting the Metallic Color Chart, you can conrm the “ complete metall[...]

55 Chapter 3 Printing Chapter 3 Printing 3-4 Starting the Print Operation  Click , congure the settings in [Qual - ity Settings] and [Color Management].  P. 22, “3-1 Print Job Setting : Equipped with White & Sil - ver ,” p. 39, “3-2 Print Job Setting : Equipped with Silver Only” Click [OK].  Click [Media] and then [Metallic [...]

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Chapter 4 Advanced 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver .................... 58 Pullback printing (White  Metallic silver/CMYKLclm) .............. 58 Pullback printing (Metallic silver/CMYKLcLm  White) ............. 64 4-2 Performing T exture Printing: Equipped with Silver ................. 70 What is T exture Printing? ...[...]

58 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver Pullback printing (White  Metallic silver/CMYKLcLm) This section describes how to perform printing in the sequence of white and then metallic silver/CMYKL cLm - color . After per forming printing using white ink and allo wing the ink to dry for a pre[...]

59 Chapter 4 Advanced 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver Chapter 4 Advanced  Click . For [Media T ype], select either "Generic Clear Film [MT]" or "xxx :PET Clear Film, Adhesive [MT]". * “xxx” indicates “SP-CL T ” and others.  For [Print Quality], select either [High Quality] or [Standard]. Wit[...]

60 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver  Click . In [Operation Mode], select the operation of the printer . T urn on the [Return to Origin After Print] option. NOTE: This section only described the settings that are necessary for the use of the white ink. For other set - tings, ref er to t[...]

61 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver The contents of the da ta are displayed in the pr eview window , and the layout on the media is display ed in the layout window .  Select the print job in the job list, then click . Printing will be started. After printing and dry time, the media is [...]

62 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver 2. Printing With Metallic Silver/CMYKLcLm Color  Double-click the print job that was used in the step 1. The “ Job Setting” window appears.  < When performing blend print with metallic silver / CMYKLcLm > Click . For [Print Quality], sel[...]

63 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver  Click . With [Other Controls], select "Use De - fault Media Settings."  Click . T urn off the [Return to Origin After Print] option.  Click [OK] to close the “Job Setting” win - dow .  Select the print job in the job list, the[...]

64 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver Pullback printing (Metallic silver/CMYKLcLm  White) This section describes how to perform printing in the sequence of metallic silver/CMYKLcLm C olor and then white. After performing printing using metallic silver and CMYKL cLm ink and allowing the i[...]

65 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver  < When performing blend print with metallic silver / CMYKLcLm > Click . For [Media T ype], select either "Generic Clear Film [MT]" or "xxx :PET Clear Film, Adhesive [MT]". * “xxx” indicates “SP-CL T ” and others. Fo[...]

66 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver  Click . T urn on the [Convert Spot Color] option.  Click . With [Other Controls], select “User Cus - tom Settings.” For [Dry Time], select “15 minutes.” This is a suggested setting for when using an auxiliary drying unit (DU ser ies). [...]

67 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver  Click [OK] to close the "Queue A Proper - ties" window .  Go to “Job List” and click the “Queue A” tab, and drag the printing data to the queue A job list. The contents of the da ta are displayed in the pr eview window , and the[...]

68 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver 2. Printing With White Ink Only  Double-click the print job that was used in the step 1. The “ Job Setting” window appears.  Click . For [Print Quality], select either [High Quality] or [Standard]. With [Mode], select the print mode “White ([...]

69 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-1 Pullback printing: Equipped with White & Silver  Click . T urn off the [Return to Origin After Print] option.  Click [OK] to close the "Job Settings" window .  Select the print job in the job list, then click . Printing will be started. After printing, allow the ink t o dr y suc[...]

70 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-2 Performing T exture Printing: Equipped w ith Silver What is T exture Printing? T exture printing is a printing method to produce t exture patterns. This uses the texture patterns of the ex - clusive library to create and output the printing data. This document describes the texture printing using metalli[...]

71 Chapter 4 Advanced 4-2 Performing T exture Printing: Equipped with Silver Chapter 4 Advanced  Open folder in the order of [Computer] (or [My Computer]) → [Local Disk (C:)] →[Pro - gram Files] → [Roland V ersaWorks] → [Swatch] → [Illustrator], and then select Roland Metallic T exture System Library .ai. Depending on the settings of y[...]

72 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-2 Performing T exture Printing: Equipped with Silver 2. Create Illustrations and Specify T exture Patterns Y ou Wish to Use  Create the illustration. Be sure to draw the illustr ation in the CMYK mode.  Assign the desired texture patterns to the areas for the texture printing. The areas where the t e[...]

73 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-2 Performing T exture Printing: Equipped with Silver Performing T exture Printing Procedure  'Prepare the printing data having been created in the previous process which is de - scribed in “Create The T exture Printing Data” on page 70.  Make the setting to output metallic silver ink with th[...]

Chapter 4 Advanced 74 Chapter 4 Advanced 4-2 Performing T exture Printing: Equipped with Silver  Click [Chart] under [Print Roland T exture System Library] form the [Media] menu. This message appears: The foll owing job will be printed. Do you wan t to continue? Check that the media in the printer is large enough for the displa yed page size. Cl[...]

75 Chapter 4 Advanced Chapter 4 Advanced 4-3 Maintenance When Dot Drop-out Etc. Cannot be Corrected When using metallic silver ink and white ink, ink discharge may bec ome unstable (resulting in dot drop-out, etc.) if the machine is left unattended f or a long period. This is due to the properties of metallic silver ink and white ink containing ing[...]

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