Roland SC-545EX manual

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1 Contents Features of the SC-545EX ............................................................................ 4 T o Ensure Safe Use ...................................................................................... 5 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ..................................................................... 9 Chapter 1: Getting S[...]

2 Contents 2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting .............................................................................. 55 Printing Area .................................................................................................................. ........................................... 55 Printing with Crop Marks .........[...]

3 Copyright © 2004 Roland DG Corporation http://www .rolanddg.com/ Contents SOLJET TM and ECO-SOL INK TM are trademarks of Roland DG Corporation. Other company names and product name are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 5-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink .................................................................[...]

4 Features of the SC-545EX What Is the SC-545EX? The SC-545EX is a large-format printer equipped with a cutting feature and combining high speed with high print quality . Not only can it be used either solely for printing or solely for cutting, but it can also perform printing and cutting simultaneously . Also, using the crop-mark feature lets you [...]

5 T o Ensure Safe Use Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly . Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or media damage should the unit be used improperly . * Media damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to [...]

6 T o Ensure Safe Use Ground the unit with the ground wire. Failure to do so may result in risk of electri- cal shock in the even of a mechanical prob- lem. Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the unit. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Use only with the power cord[...]

7 Be sure to install the shafts when loading roll media. Otherwise the roll may fall and cause injury . Release the caster locks for the stand before attempting to move. Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause injury . Do not touch the control panel while head cleaning or other cleaning is in progress. The print-head carriage may move and cause i[...]

8 T o Ensure Safe Use About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are af fixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location and content of these messages. In addition to the and symbols, the symbols shown below are also used : Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use.[...]

9 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil. Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de blessure ou de dommage matériel en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil. * Par dommage matériel, il [...]

10 Ne pas répandre de liquide combus- tible sur la plaque d’exposition. Cela crée un risque d'incendie. Ne jamais poser d’objets potentiellement inflammables sur la plaque d’exposition lorsque le chauffage fonctionne. Cela crée un risque d'incendie. Ne pas brancher d'autres appareils dans la même prise que l'appareil. [...]

11 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité S'assurer que le lieu de travail est bien aéré. Sinon, des odeurs fortes peuvent se dégager et il y a risque de malaises physiques ou d'incendie. Ne pas mettre le liquide nettoyant en contact avec les yeux ou la peau. Ne pas boire ou ni respirer délibérément l'encre ou le liquide nettoyant. [...]

12 Ne pas appuyer sur la touche [SEL]. Ceci peut causer une panne de chauffage et entraîner un incendie. T oujours utiliser un support d’au moins 500 mm. Le chauffage risque sinon de trop chauf fer , ce qui peut entraîner un incendie. Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Le rouleau doit être placé quand la barre est en position adéquate. Une n?[...]

13 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil Ces étiquettes sont collées à l'extérieur de l'appareil. Les dessins suivants indiquent l'endroit et le contenu des messages. Ne pas mettre les mains dans l'espace devant l'élément quand celui-ci est en marche. La cartouche d&a[...]

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15 Chapter 1: Getting Started This section describes what to do when you first open the packing carton, including installing the machine and connecting it to a com- puter .[...]

16 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-1 Checking Accessories The following items are packed together with the unit. Make sure they are all present and accounted for . Power cord : 1 Arm (Right) : 1 Arm (Left) : 1 Bolts (Large) : 22 Bolts (Small) : 8 W ashers: 6 Hexagonal wrench : 1 Pipe : 1 Stoppers : 2 Blade : 1 Drain bottle : 1 Software RIP : 1 User ?[...]

17 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-2 Part Names POWER Front View Front cover Loading lever Cover Operation panel Cover Ink cartridge ports Drain bottle RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector Main power switch Rear View Power connector[...]

18 Chapter 1: Getting Started Print-head carriage Platen (equipped with the print heater) Grit roller Pinch roller Cutter protection Knife guide Inside the Front Cover Media clamp Display [TEST PRINT] key [SETUP] key [CLEANING] key [TEST CUT] key [MENU] key [ENTER] key [P AUSE] key P AUSE LED [BASE POINT] key BASE POINT LED [POWER] key SETUP LED Op[...]

19 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-2 Part Names Operation Panel (2) T emperature display panel Print-heater power switch The print heater operates only when both the print-heater power switch and the sub power are switched on. Indicators other than [C1] do not light. PV (actual temperature) This shows the current temperature of the print heater . It d[...]

20 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-3 Assembling and Installing Installation Environment The required installation spaces for this model is below . 3700 (W) x 2000 (D) x 1800 (H) mm (146 (W) x 79 (D) x 71 (H) in.) Do not operate in a location exposed to open flame, sparking, or static electricity , or in a location ex- posed to high temperatures, such [...]

21 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 1: Assemble the Stand First assemble the stand, then mount the machine on top of the stand. 1 Invert the stand legs as shown in the figure. While supporting the stand legs with your hand, attach the left- and right-hand casters. 2 Set the stand upright so that the casters are at the b[...]

22 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-3 Assembling and Installing 3 Use the included large bolts to secure the machine to the stand. Three places each on the left and right. W ashers Bolts (Large)[...]

23 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 2: Install the Included Items 1 Attach the arms onto the back of the machine at the locations shown in the figure. 2 Pass the stoppers onto both ends of the shaft. When passing the shaft through the stopper , be sure to loosen the screws on the stopper first. 3 Attach the two shafts a[...]

24 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 3: Install the Drain Bottle 1 Use the included large bolts to secure the bottle stand in place. 2 Remove the stopper from the drain tube. 3 Insert the drain tube securely into the bottle stand. Leave the drain bottle attached at all times, removing it only when moving the machine or d[...]

25 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-3 Assembling and Installing 4 Remove BOTH the lid and the inner cover from the drain bottle. Attach the drain bottle to the back of the machine. For more information about how to dispose of discharged ink. ☞ "5-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink" When the level of collected fluid is in this range, detach the d[...]

26 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 4: Remove the Protective Media The protective media shown below is attached to this machine when it is shipped from the factory . When you have finished installing the machine, remove all protective media. 9) Attach the retainer you removed in step 7). Retainer Front 2) Peel off the t[...]

27 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-4 Connecting the Cables Connecting the Power Cord Use only with a power supply of the same rating as indicated on the unit. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Ground the unit with the ground wire. Failure to do so may result in risk of electrical shock in the even of a mechanical probl[...]

28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-4 Connecting the Cables Connecting to the Computer V arious settings are required when using this machine in a network environment. For more information, see the "Roland- PrintServer Network Settings Guide". * Cables are available separately . One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used [...]

29 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-4 Connecting the Cables Securing the Cable Pass the cable through the established location, making sure that it does not touch the loaded media. If the cable touches the media during printing, media feed may be obstructed, resulting in poor printing accuracy . Rear Pass the cable through here.[...]

30 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-5 Switching On the Power for the First T ime Step 1: Install Ink Cartridges Confirming the Ink-insertion Sites 1 23 4 5 6 789 1 0 1 2 11 BK CY MG LC LM YE BK CY MG LC LM YE If an ink cartridge is dropped, the shock due to the fall may damage the ink cartridge and make it unusable. When installing and removing an ink [...]

31 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-5 Switching On the Power for the First T ime Filling Ink Installing ink cartridges for the first time after purchase requires four unused SOL INK cleaning cartridges. This is also the case when you are draining ink in preparation for transport, then reinstalling the ink cartridges. 1 Switch on the main power on the b[...]

32 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-5 Switching On the Power for the First T ime Step 2 : Match the Machine to the Environment Where Installed The machine performs automatic adjustment to optimize its state to the environment where it is used (temperature and humidity). Performing automatic adjustment reduces misalignment in the scanning direction (the[...]

33 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-6 Installing the Blade Installing a Blade 1 Insert the push-pin into the blade holder . 2 Insert a blade into the blade holder until it snaps into place with an audible click. 3 Press the [MENU] key , and press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the dis- play . 4 Press the [ENTER] key to make the foll[...]

34 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-6 Installing the Blade 6 Support the tool-securing screw from below and install the blade holder . 7 T ighten the screw . T ug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose. 8 Close the front cover , and press the [ENTER] key . Insert the blade holder until the collar is flush with the carriage. Be sure[...]

35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-6 Installing the Blade Removing a Blade 1 Press the [MENU] key , and press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the dis- play . 2 Press the [ENTER] key to make the following screen appear on the display . When the screen shown in the figure appears, the print- head carriage simultaneously moves to the l[...]

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37 Chapter 2: Basic Operation This describes the sequence of basic operations from switching on the power to performing printing or cutting.[...]

38 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-1 Examples of Operations with This Machine Y ou can perform a wide variety of operations with this machine. For example, you can perform only printing, perform only cutting, or perform printing and cutting, or even perform printing, then remove the media, laminate it, and then cut it. The results of operations such a[...]

39 Chapter 2: Basic Operation Points to Keep in Mind When Switching the Power On and Off Do not switch off the main power while the sub power is switched on. The print heads may be left uncapped (that is, the printin g carriage may remain over the platen). If the machine is allow to stand to with the print heads uncapped for a prolonged period, the[...]

40 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-2 Switching the Power On and Off Switching Off the Power at the End of the Day Press and hold down the [POWER] key for one second or longer to switch of f the sub power . The POWER LED goes out Leave the pinch rollers raised when not in use. Deformation may occur if left lowered for a prolonged period. Raise[...]

41 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-3 Loading Media Loading Roll Media 1 Open the front cover . 2 Move the media clamps to the left side of the platen. 3 Align the media flange with the roll media edges, matching the roll media center ID. Be sure to install the shafts when loading roll media. Otherwise the roll may fall and cause injury . Load roll med[...]

42 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-3 Loading Media 4 Place the rolled media on the shafts. Pass the end of the media between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers so that it extends from the front of the unit. 5 When viewed from the front, align so that the left-hand edge of the media is above any of the grit rollers and the right-hand edge is above [...]

43 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-3 Loading Media 6 Align the left- and right-hand stoppers with the width of the media and tighten the screws to secure in place. 7 Pull out the media so that at least 50 cm (20 in.) hangs down at the front of the machine. 8 Rotate the media flanges on the shaft to take up the hanging media at the front of the ma- chi[...]

44 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 10 Close the front cover . Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select [ROLL], then press the [ENTER] key . 11 Press the [SETUP] key . This detects the width of the media and displays the print- able width. If a pinch roller is positioned over an area where is no grit roller , the message shown at below appears when you press t[...]

45 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-3 Loading Media Loading Sheet Media Before attempting to load sheet media, check the following points. Front View Align the front edge of the media with the location shown in the figure. Rear View Remove the shafts and roll media at the back of the unit. Displaying Menu Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select [PIECE], the[...]

46 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-3 Loading Media When Loading Thick Media (Only When Printing) Media that is thick or that warps easily may lead to problems with media feed or jamming. When you are using such media, adjust the height of the print heads. Y ou adjust the height of the print heads only when performing printing. Adjusting the Head Heigh[...]

47 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-3 Loading Media When Loading Media That W arps Easily (Only When Printing) When you are loading media whose left and right edges are prone to warping, use the media clamps. The media clamps can be used to secure media that is up to 0.7 mm (0.027 in.) or so in thickness. Securing in Place Using the Media Clamps 1 Posi[...]

48 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-3 Loading Media Separating the Media Make sure the [SETUP] LED lights up. T o cut of f a printed portion from the roll, hold down the [SHEET CUT] key for at least one second. The piece is cut off at the present location of the printing-start line. This step is not necessary when cutof f is performed automatically by [...]

49 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-4 Printing T o Perform Printing Before performing a printing test or starting printing, make sure the following two points have been carried out. • Media is loaded and the front cover is closed. • The SETUP LED is illuminated. Pressing the [SETUP] key detects the width of the media and displays the printable widt[...]

50 Chapter 2: Basic Operation Conditions for starting printing • The media must be already set up (with the SETUP LED lighted). • The display must show the top menu. 2-4 Printing Performing a Printing T est Before starting to print, carry out a printing test to check the state of the head. Problems such as missing dots may reduce the printing q[...]

51 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-5 Cutting T o Perform Cutting If you're using roll media, then before you start cutting, leave media hanging freely at the rear . T urn the media flanges by hand to pull out the necessary length from the roll. If cutting is started without doing this first, a motor error may occur or the roll may fall because th[...]

52 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-5 Cutting T est Cutting Cutting quality is af fected by the blade and media being used, and by the cutting conditions. There are four cutting conditions: "cutting speed", "blade force", "blade of fset", and "amount of blade extension". For high-quality cutting, it is necessary [...]

53 Chapter 2: Basic Operation Conditions for starting printing • The media and blade must be already set up (with the SETUP LED lighted). • The display must show the top menu. 2-5 Cutting Incorrect cutting conditions may cause symptoms such as those described below . Downloading Cutting Data Cutting is started when data is sent. If the top menu[...]

54 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-6 Printing and Cutting Y ou can perform printing and cutting at the same time. Y ou send the data, perform printing, and after printing has finished, you start cutting. Before you send the data, make sure a blade is installed in the cutting carriage. Sequence of Operation for Printing and Cutting Step 1: Perform Prin[...]

55 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting When you are performing printing, then performing lamination or the like, reloading the media, and performing cutting, using the alignment function makes it possible to align the printing and cutting positions. Alignment of the printing and cutting positions uses crop mark[...]

56 Chapter 2: Basic Operation Printing with Crop Marks Load media and output the data. Crop marks are automatically printed at four places. Use your RIP to make the setting for printing crop marks. For information on how to make the set- ting, refer to the documentation for the RIP you're using. Y ou can use BASE POINT and ALIGN POINT 1 throug[...]

57 Chapter 2: Basic Operation If Automatic Alignment Cannot Be Performed If the machine fails to detect the crop marks, the screen shown at right appears and operation stops. If this happens, take action as follows. (a) The media is slanted at too great an angle, or its loaded location is misaligned. T ry redoing steps 1 and 2 described "Align[...]

58 Chapter 2: Basic Operation Y ou can set up to three align points. Change the number of points set with [ALIGN POINT] as required. The locations on the media of ALIGN POINT 1 through ALIGN POINT 3 are fixed. The machine automatically determines from the location of the BASE POINT which ALIGN POINT or points have been set. The screen display the n[...]

59 Chapter 3: Using the Print Heater This section describes how to print and cut while using the print heater and the like.[...]

60 Chapter 3: Using the Print Heater Switching On the Print Heater 1 Switch on the power switch for the print heater . After the temperature display panel flashes for a short interval, both [SV] and [PV] light up and indicate their values. 2 The [C1] indicator lights up. The print heater starts operating. Switching Off the Print Heater Switch off t[...]

61 Chapter 3: Using the Print Heater 3-2 Loading Media About the Ambient T emperature During Print Heater Use T o ensure stable printing quality , we recommend use in an environment where the ambient temperature is 20˚C (68˚F) or higher . At low temperatures, warm-up may take a long time, or the temperature may fail to reach the preset value, or [...]

62 Chapter 3: Using the Print Heater 3-3 Printing and Cutting Printing Before performing printing, set the preset temperature to 40˚C (104˚F) and wait until media becomes sufficiently warm. 1 After loading media, set [SV] to 40˚C. It may take from few minutes to approximately 30 minutes to reach the preset temperature, depending on the ambient t[...]

63 Chapter 3: Using the Print Heater Cutting/Printing and Cutting Assurance of Accuracy When Performing Printing and Cutting When the print heater is used, the media may experience subtle deformation due to thermal expansion or contraction. For this reason, no assurance is made with respect to the following points when the print heater is used. •[...]

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65 Chapter 4: A W ide V ariety of Operations This section describes a wide variety of operations and functions, grouped by task.[...]

66 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges Care and Handling of Ink Cartridges • Do not use anything other ECO-SOL INK cartridge. Do not attempt to refill and reuse an empty ink cartridge. • Do not attempt to disassemble an ink cartridge. • If an ink cartridge is dropped, the shock due to the fall may damage [...]

67 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges Replacing with New Ink Cartridges Replacing an Ink Cartridge Before you attempt to replace an ink cartridge, check the following two points. • The machine is switched on. • Operation is stopped or paused. 1 Remove the ink cartridge from the ink-cartridge port. 2 Gently[...]

68 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges If Ink Runs Out During Printing If ink runs out during printing, a warning beep sounds and the screen shown in the figure appears. Replace the ink cartridge. Ignoring the message and continuing printing without replacing the ink may adversely af fect image quality , result[...]

69 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level Y ou can use [INK REMAINING] on the menu to check how much ink is left after the ink cartridges have been installed. Use this information as a guide for replacing the ink cartridges. 1 Press the [MENU] key , and press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on [...]

70 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts Setting the Start Location Set the location where printing or cutting starts at the desired place. [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] keys and the [BASE POINT] key to set the start points (origin points) for the feed direction (the direction of forward and backward movem[...]

71 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts Setting the Start Location 1 Load media and install a blade, then press the [SETUP] key . 2 Use the arrow keys to align the blade with the new printing or cutting start location. 3 Press the [BASE POINT] key . The display in the figure appears. T o release th[...]

72 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-4 Setting the Margins Setting the Margins in the Feed Direction Y ou can set the margins in the feed direction using the software RIP (raster image processor). For information about how to make the settings for the margins, refer to the documentation for the RIP you're using. Next Printing Margin S[...]

73 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-5 Making Corrections for Printing Feed Correction This corrects for errors in the amount of feed of the grit rollers due the type of media. Be sure to make this setting when you have replaced the media with a different type. Correcting the amount of feed improves the dot-positioning accuracy in the feed[...]

74 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-5 Making Corrections for Printing Bidirectional Correction This adjusts for misalignment that occurs during bidirectional printing. Perform adjustment for bidirectional correction in situations such as the following. • When media is replaced with a different type • When the head height has been adju[...]

75 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-5 Making Corrections for Printing 6 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display . 7 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display . 8 Use the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] keys to set the value you checked in step 4, then press the [ENTER] key . In case of [SETTIN[...]

76 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations Loading an Adjustment V alue 1 Press the [MENU] key , and press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the dis- play . 2 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display . 3 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display . 4 Press the [ ] key to displa[...]

77 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-6 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting When printing is followed by cutting, the cutting line may be displaced from the printing mar gin. If this happens, use the [PRINT -CUT ADJ.] function on the menu to align the start points for printing and for cutting. Adjusting Automatically 1 Load some med[...]

78 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-6 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting Adjusting Manually Read the correction value from the test pattern printed and cut on the media. Enter the read correction value with the operation panel, then align the printing and cutting positions. 1 Load media and install a blade, then press the [SETUP][...]

79 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-6 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting 6 Use the [ ] key to choose [FEED SETTING]. 7 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display . 8 Enter the correction value read in step 5. Select the correction value with the [ ] [ ] key , and press the [ENTER] key . 9 Repeat steps 6 [...]

80 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-7 Stopping Printing or Cutting Operations Stopping Printing or Cutting Operations Stopping Printing or Cutting 1 Press the [P AUSE] key . 2 Halt transmission of printing instructions from the computer . 3 Hold down the [SETUP] key for one second or longer . Any remaining data is cleared. Pausing Printin[...]

81 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-8 Recording the Amount of Remaining Media Displaying the Amount of Remaining Media on the Screen Y ou can display how much of the media in use is left. Once you set the amount of media remaining, the amount remaining is displayed at the top menu until it reaches zero. If you cancel the setup such as by [...]

82 Chapter 4: A Wide V ariety of Operations 4-9 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period When the machine is out of use for an extended period, then once a month, switch on the power and perform cleaning. When the machine's main power switch is left on, a warning beep sounds about once a month to remind you to perform cleaning. W e recommend swi[...]

83 Chapter 5: Maintenance This section describes how to clean the print heads, daily care and maintenance, and the like.[...]

84 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-1 Cleaning the Print heads Switching on the sub power automatically performs maintenance operations, including cleaning of the print head. This means that there is normally no need to perform cleaning otherwise. If drop-out occurs with printed images, clean the print head. Cleaning the Print heads 1 Load media for printi[...]

85 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-1 Cleaning the Print heads If Drop-out Persists Even After Carrying Out Cleaning Several Times 1 Load media for printing-test use. 2 Press the [MENU] key , and press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the dis- play . 3 Press the [ ] key and [ ] key to select [ME- DIUM] or [POWERFUL]. Y ou can choose to pe[...]

86 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit Cleaning using the cleaning kit should be carried out when automatic cleaning and forced cleaning from the [HEAD CLEANING] menu fail to correct image drop-out. Remove any ink buildup of dust or grime around the print heads, which can cause image drop-out or ink drips. W e also recommend [...]

87 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit 6 T o discharge static electricity from your body , touch the location shown in the figure. 7 Clean the heads and the area around the heads on the left side of the machine. Use a cleaning stick to wipe off any grime from the stainless- steel frame for the heads and the plastic areas on e[...]

88 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit 10 Clean the wiper . Use a cleaning stick to wipe away any buildup of dust and grime from the wiper . 11 Attach the left and right covers and secure them closed by tightening the screws. 12 Press the [ENTER] key . The screen shown in the figure appears, the print heads return to the stan[...]

89 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-3 Replacing the W iper If the message shown in the figure appears, replace the wiper with a new part. 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 in "5-2 Cleaning Us- ing the Cleaning Kit" to display the screen shown in the figure, and press the [ENTER] key . 2 Follow steps 5 and 6 in "5-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit&q[...]

90 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-4 Other Cleaning T asks The machine and the inside of the front cover may become soiled with ink during printing. The cleaning methods de- scribed below let you continue printing without affecting the printed media or the machine. Cleaning the Body Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to clea[...]

91 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink The bottle stand for the drain bottle is provided with a window to help determine when dischar ged ink needs to be disposed. Dispose of ink in the drain bottle as described below . Procedure for Disposing of Discharged Ink 1 Press the [POWER] key at least one second to switch off the sub pow[...]

92 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-6 How to Replace the Blade 1 Press the [MENU] key , and press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the dis- play . 2 Press the [ENTER] key to make the following screen appear on the display . When the screen shown in the figure appears, the print- head carriage simultaneously moves to the left. 3 Loosen the[...]

93 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-7 How to Replace the Separating Knife If the separating knife becomes dull, replace with the included replacement blade. 1 Press the [MENU] key , and press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the dis- play . 2 Press the [ENTER] key to make the following screen appear on the display . When the screen shown [...]

94 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-8 When Moving the Unit Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling T o move the machine, you must completely drain all ink inside the machine and secure the print heads in place with retainers to protect them. Attempting to move the machine without first doing this may result in damage to internal components d[...]

95 Chapter 5: Maintenance 2. Secure the print heads in place. 1 Remove the drain bottle and discard the dis- charged ink. (Refer to "5-5 Disposing of Dis- charged Ink.") Pull out the drain tube from the bottle stand and attach the stopper . 2 Detach the blade holder . 3 Flip the loading lever to the rear . 4 Secure the print heads in plac[...]

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97 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys This section contains a flowchart of the menus and describes the operation-panel keys and the menu items.[...]

98 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys 6-1 Menus Flowchart For details about each of the menus, see the "6-2 Description of Menus." * Selecting the language for screen messages Load the media and press When the power is turned on for the first time, or turned on after removing the ink Roland SC-545EX Ver.1.00 SETUP SHEET ROLL MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH [...]

99 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys • Go back to the previous menu screen. • Advance to the next menu screen (or move down one level). • Select an item. • Select the value for a set- ting • Executes the menu • Locks in the value for a setting Press the [ENTER] key to perform head cleaning of A Group. CLEANING ALL CLEANING A GROUP Press the [EN[...]

100 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys 6-1 Menus Flowchart MENU EDGE DETECTION EDGE DETECTION ENABLE ENABLE MENU HEAD HEIGHT HEAD HEIGHT HIGH LOW ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO.1 ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT MENU ADJUST BI-DIR H1 H2 H3 0 0 0 MENU PRINT - CUT ADJ. PRINT - CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT T o the [CALIBTATION] menu H4 H5 H6 0 0 0 FEED SETTING +1.0mm +1.0mm PRINT - [...]

101 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys 6-1 Menus Flowchart MENU CALIBRATION CALIBRATION PRINTING ADJ. CALIBRATION CUTTING ADJ. PRINTING ADJ. TEST PRRINT MENU INK CONTROL T o the [ VACUUM POWER ] menu [ PRINT & CUT ADJ. ] menu CUTTING ADJ. FEED SETTING CUTTING ADJ. SCAN SETTING INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE EMPTY MODE CONT. STOP INK CONTROL PUMP UP INK CONTROL [...]

102 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys 6-1 Menus Flowchart MENU UNIT UNIT mm INCH MENU FACTORY DEFAULT MENU SYSTEM REPORT MENU ENV. MATCH MENU PREFEED PREFEED DISABLE ENABLE MENU CUTTING PRIOR CUTTING PRIOR COMMAND MENU [ SCAN INTERVAL ] menu T o the [ INK REMAINING ] menu MENU REPLACE KNIFE DISABLE / ENABLE COMMAND / MENU mm / INCH MENU VACUUM POWER VACUUM[...]

103 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys [REPLACE KNIFE] menu MENU HEAD CLEANING HEAD CLEANING ALL MEDIUM HEAD CLEANING B MEDIUM HEAD CLEANING A MEDIUM HEAD CLEANING ALL POWERFUL T o the [ EDGE DETECTION ] menu HEAD CLEANING A POWERFUL HEAD CLEANING B POWERFUL HEAD CLEANING C MEDIUM HEAD CLEANING C POWERFUL Press [TEST PRINT] key at least one second during th[...]

104 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys 6-2 Description of Menus Setting range ENABLE/ DISABLE HIGH/ MIDDLE/ LOW -30 to +10 (In steps of 1/2) — [FEED SETTING] [SCAN SETTING] -5.0 to +5.0 mm (In steps of 0.1 mm) — [PRINTING ADJ.] -2.0% to +2.0% (In steps of 0.05%) [CUTTING ADJ.] -2.0% to +2.0% (In steps of 0.01%) Default value ENABLE MIDDLE 0 — 0 mm 0 m[...]

105 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys 6-2 Description of Menus Setting range [EMPTY MODE] CONT ./ STOP FULL/ MEDIA/OFF OFF/ 0.1 to 10.0 sec (in steps of 0.1 sec) AUTO/ 0 to 100% (in steps of 10%) Default value [EMPTY MODE] STOP FULL OFF AUTO Function [EMPTY MODE]: When replacement of the ink cartridge becomes necessary while printing is in progress, this s[...]

106 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys 6-2 Description of Menus Setting range DISABLE/ ENABLE mm / INCH — — — DISABLE/ ENABLE COMMAND / MENU — — Default value DISABLE mm — — — DISABLE COMMAND — — Function This specifies whether the automatic cleaning during printing is en- abled or disabled. When set to [ENABLE], automatic cleaning is pe[...]

107 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys 6-2 Description of Menus Setting range [SET LENGTH] 0.0 to 99.9 m (in steps of 0.1 m) [SET A T LOADING] ENABLE/ DISABLE — Default value [SET LENGTH] 0.0 m (not dis- played) [SET A T LOADING] DISABLE — Function Y ou can display how much of the media in use is left. Once you set the amount of media remaining, the amo[...]

108 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys 6-3 Description of Keys Key T op menu — — — — FORCE BASE -ALIGN — Function This switches on and off the sub power . When the power is switched on, the POWER LED lights up. This detects the presence and the width of the media, and displays the printable width. The SETUP LED flashes while detection of media wid[...]

109 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys 6-3 Description of Keys Key T op menu — — — — — — — — MENU LAN- GUAGE Function This corrects cutting data to align it with printing data that has been output. It is valid only during cutting. This is used to accept, execute, or save the item shown on the display . Holding down the [TEST PRINT] key for o[...]

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111 Chapter 7: What to Do If... This section describes error messages that may appear on the dis- play and how to resolve problems that can occur during operation.[...]

112 Chapter 7: What to Do If... 1 ＿  2 ■  3 ■  4 ■  5 ■   6 ■ 7 ＿  8 ■  9 ■ 10 ■ 1 1 ■ 1 2 ■ This screen show 1 and 7 is run out. 7-1 What to Do If... The Machine Doesn't Run The Power Does Not Switch On Is the main power switched on? If the power does not come on when you press the [POWER] key , the main [...]

113 Chapter 7: What to Do If... 7-1 What to Do If... Clean, Attractive Printing Is Impossible If Drop-out Occurs with Printed Images Clean the print heads. (see "5-1 Cleaning the Print heads") The Printed Images Are Not Clean Clean the platen and pinch rollers. (see "5-4 Other Cleaning T asks") The Print Heads Scrape the Surface[...]

114 Chapter 7: What to Do If... The Printing Length Is Not Accurate Has feed correction been performed? T o correct the amount of feed, refer to "4-5 Making Corrections for Printing" and see "Feed Correction," and make the correction to match the media you're using. During Printing, Ink Drips from the Print-head Carriage an[...]

115 Chapter 7: What to Do If... The Printing and Cutting Positions Are Not Aligned Is the media loaded correctly? If the media is not loaded correctly , the media meanders as it is fed, and the printing and cutting positions become misaligned. Refer to the section "2-3 Loading Media" and load the media correctly . The positions are not al[...]

116 Chapter 7: What to Do If... Jammed media may damage or soil the print heads. Be sure to perform head cleaning first before sending the printing data. 7-1 What to Do If... The Media Becomes Jammed If [MOT OR ERROR : TURN OFF POWER] Appears and Operation Stops Follow the steps below to clear the error . 1 Press the [POWER] key to switch of f the [...]

117 Chapter 7: What to Do If... What to Do If the Print-head Carriage Does Not Operate During operation, if for some reason the print-head carriage does not return to the standby position, then following the procedure, cap the print heads, and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center . If the print-head carriage is allowed t[...]

118 Chapter 7: What to Do If... 7-1 What to Do If... 5 When the print-head carriage comes into con- tact with the caps, rotate the pipe one or two turns more. Make sure the print-head carriage and the caps are touching, then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center .[...]

119 Chapter 7: What to Do If... 7-2 What to Do If an Error Message Appears Meaning An operation command was given while the cover or front cover is open. The print head was returned to its standby position to be capped, canceling current printing job. Because emergency stop was ef fected more than 10 min. Only a small amount of ink remains. * The m[...]

120 Chapter 7: What to Do If... Meaning Discard discharged ink. * This message appears before operations that will discharge lar ge amounts of ink. There is a chance of discharged ink overflowing if operations are carried out while the drain bottle is full. Check that the drain bottle is set in position. Do not use media clamps. *This message appea[...]

121 Chapter 7: What to Do If... Meaning The air temperature where installed is higher than the ambient temperature at which the unit can operate (approx. 40°C (104°F) or more higher). Continuous operation caused the pump motor to become hot, so operation was paused to prevent damage to the motor . • A problem occurred that resulted in a error t[...]

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124 Chapter 8: Specifications 8-1 Media Conditions Usable Media Use genuine media from Roland DG Corp. Media width 8-5/16 to 54 inches (210 to 1371 mm) A) Cuttable media thickness 0.08 to 0.22 mm (3.2 to 8.6 mil) (depending on media composition) B) Maximum media thickness (including backing paper) Printing only : 1.0 mm (39 mil) When performing cut[...]

125 Chapter 8: Specifications Acceptable Media Width 210 to 1371 mm (8-5/16 to 54 in.) Make sure the left and right pinch rollers are positioned above the grit rollers. Use the middle pinch roller as required. Position one (or both) middle pinch rollers so as to form equally spaced intervals along the width of the media. Approx. 410 mm (16-1/8 in.)[...]

126 Chapter 8: Specifications 8-2 About the Printing or Cutting Area The printing or cutting area along the horizontal plane (the direction in which the carriage moves) is determined by the position of the pinch rollers. The workable area spans the length between the two rollers, minus a mar gin of about 1.5 mm (about 0.06 in.) on both sides. If &q[...]

127 Chapter 8: Specifications 8-3 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing The media-cutoff location that is used when a media-cutof f command is sent from the computer is determined as follows. Start of the next printing operation End of printing Location where separated 75 mm (3 in.) Margin (setting on the computer)[...]

128 Chapter 8: Specifications 8-4 About Blade Life Cutting conditions and blade life vary according to the hardness of the media and the usage environment. Making the settings for the conditions described below does not automatically guarantee attractive cutting results in all situations. Before performing actual cutting, be sure to carry out a cut[...]

129 Chapter 8: Specifications 8-5 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This is require when you seek maintenance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the la- bel or let it get dirty . Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the re- quirements for voltage, frequency , and am- perage given here.[...]

130 Chapter 8: Specifications 8-6 Specifications Printing/Cutting method Acceptable media While the print heater is widths running While the print heater is not running Printing/Cutting width Ink cartridges T ype Capacity Color Printing resolution (Printing dot resolution) Acceptable tool Cutting speed Blade force Blade offset compensation Software[...]

131 Chapter 8: Specifications 8-6 Specifications *1 • Media type: Roland SV -G-1270G, print travel: 1 m • Preset temperature for the print heater: 40˚C • T emperature: 20˚C, humidity: 50% *2 • Media type: Roland PET -G-1050, print travel: 1 m *3 Not assured when the print heater is used. *4 The following conditions must be satisfied: • [...]

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