Roland FJ 540 User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL
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							For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO  FREQUENCY  INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void
the users authority to operate this equipment.
The I/O cables between this equipment and the computing
device must be shielded.
For Canada
CLASS A                    NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CLASSE A                   AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
ROLAND DG CORPORATION
1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN  431-2103
MODEL NAME :See the MODEL given on the rating plate.
RELEVANT DIRECTIVE : EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (73/23/EEC)
EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE (89/336/EEC)
WARNING
This is a Class A product.  In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
NOTICE
Grounding Instructions
Do not modify the plug provided -  if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in
doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only  3-wire extension cords that have  3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s
plug.
Repair or replace damaged or worn out cord immediately.
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Contents
Contents ........................................................................................................................... 1
Features of the FJ-540 ..................................................................................................... 4
To Ensure Safe Use ......................................................................................................... 5
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit .............................................................................................................. 8
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ........................................................................................ 9
À propos des étiquettes collées sur lappareil ............................................................................................. 12
1. Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 13
1-1 Checking Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 14
1-2 Part Names ........................................................................................................................................... 15
1-3 Assembling and Installing ...................................................................................................................... 17
Installation Environment .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Step 1: Assemble the Stand ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Step 2: Install the Included Items ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Step 3: Install the Drain Bottle ................................................................................................................................................. 21
Step 4: Remove the Protective Media ...................................................................................................................................... 23
1-4 Connecting the Cables .......................................................................................................................... 24
Connecting the Power Cord ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Connecting to the Computer ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time ........................................................................................... 27
Step 1: Install Ink Cartridges .................................................................................................................................................... 27
Step 2: Perform Ink Filling ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
2. Basic Operation ......................................................................................................... 29
2-1 Switching the Power On and Off ........................................................................................................... 30
Switching On the Power ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
Switching Off the Power at the End of the Day ....................................................................................................................... 31
2-2 Loading Media ....................................................................................................................................... 32
Loading Roll Media .................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Loading Sheet Media ................................................................................................................................................................ 35
When Loading Thick Media ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
When Loading Media That Warps Easily ................................................................................................................................ 37
Separating the Media ................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Removing the Media ................................................................................................................................................................. 38
2-3 Printing .................................................................................................................................................. 39
To Perform Printing .................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Performing a Printing Test ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
Downloading Printing Data ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
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3. A Wide Variety of Operations .................................................................................... 41
3-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges ................................................................................................................. 42
Care and Handling of Ink Cartridges ....................................................................................................................................... 42
Replacing with New Ink Cartridges ......................................................................................................................................... 43
If ink runs out during printing .................................................................................................................................................. 44
3-2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level ....................................................................................................... 45
3-3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts ........................................................................................... 46
Setting the Start Location ......................................................................................................................................................... 46
Specifying a Location in the Feed Direction ........................................................................................................................... 47
Specifying a Location in the Scan Direction ........................................................................................................................... 48
3-4 Setting the Margins ............................................................................................................................... 49
Setting the Margins in the Feed Direction ............................................................................................................................... 49
Setting the Margins in the Scan Direction ............................................................................................................................... 50
3-5 Using Transparent Media ...................................................................................................................... 52
3-6 Making Corrections for Printing ............................................................................................................. 53
Feed Correction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Bidirectional Correction ........................................................................................................................................................... 54
3-7 Stopping Printing Operations ................................................................................................................ 57
Stopping Printing Operations ................................................................................................................................................... 57
Pausing Printing Operations ..................................................................................................................................................... 57
3-8 Changing the Type of Ink ...................................................................................................................... 58
3-9 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period .............................................................................................. 60
4. Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 61
4-1 Cleaning the Printing Heads ................................................................................................................. 62
Cleaning the Printing Heads ..................................................................................................................................................... 62
If Drop-out Persists Even After Carrying Out Cleaning Several Times ................................................................................. 63
If Performing POWERFUL Cleaning Several Times Does Not Correct the Drop-out Problem ........................................... 63
4-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit ........................................................................................................... 64
4-3 Replacing the Wiper .............................................................................................................................. 67
4-4 Other Cleaning Tasks ............................................................................................................................ 68
4-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink ................................................................................................................. 69
4-6 How to Replace the Separating Knife ................................................................................................... 70
4-7 When Moving the Unit ........................................................................................................................... 71
Contents
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Copyright © 2002 Roland DG Corporation
SelectColorTM is trademark of Roland DG Corporation.
Other company names and product name are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
http://www.rolanddg.com/
Contents
5. Menus and Keys ......................................................................................................... 73
5-1 Display Menus Flowchart ...................................................................................................................... 74
5-2 Description of Menus ............................................................................................................................ 78
5-3 Description of Keys ............................................................................................................................... 81
6. What to Do If... ............................................................................................................83
6-1 What to Do If... ...................................................................................................................................... 84
The machine doesnt run ........................................................................................................................................................... 84
Clean, attractive printing is impossible .................................................................................................................................... 85
The media becomes jammed .................................................................................................................................................... 88
What to Do If the Printing Carriage Does Not Operate ........................................................................................................... 89
6-2 What to Do If an Error Message Appears ............................................................................................. 91
7. Appendix .....................................................................................................................93
7-1 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 94
Main unit Specification ............................................................................................................................................................. 94
Interface Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................ 95
Network Interface Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 95
7-2 Media Conditions ................................................................................................................................... 96
Usable Media ............................................................................................................................................................................ 96
Loadable Media Widths ............................................................................................................................................................ 96
7-3 Printing Area .......................................................................................................................................... 97
7-4 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing ........................................................................98
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Features of the FJ-540
What Is the FJ-540?
The FJ-540 is a large-format printer combining high speed with high print quality. It supports a wide variety of media
types, as well as pigment and dye-based inks.
Built-in Print Server
This machine has a built-in print server (Roland-PrintServer) as a network interface. When you use the print server, you
can send printing data to the machine from anywhere on the network.
Includes a Software Raster Image Processor (RIP)
Roland SelectColor, which is included with the machine, lets you use your computer to perform raster image processing
for printing data such as PostScript files exported from a program and output the data to the machine.
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To 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 the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or
  pets.
The  symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.  The specific
meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle.
The symbol at left means danger of electrocution.
The 
 symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbid-
den).  The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle.  The symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled.
The 
 symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out.  The specific thing
that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle.  The symbol
at left means the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
About the Symbols
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify.
Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal op-
eration resulting in injury.
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.
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.
Do not use while in an abnormal state
(i.e., emitting smoke, burning odor,
unusual noise, or the like).
Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock.
Immediately switch off first the sub power,
then the main power, unplug the power cord
from the electrical outlet, and contact your
authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or ser-
vice center.
Use only with the power cord included
with this product.
Use with other than the included power cord
may lead to fire or electrocution.
About  and  Notices
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Do not use with a damaged power
cord or plug, or with a loose electri-
cal outlet.
Use with any other
power supply may
lead to fire or
electrocution.
Do not injure or modify the electrical
power cord, nor subject it to exces-
sive bends, twists, pulls, binding, or
pinching, nor place any object of
weight on it.
Doing so may
damage the
electrical power
cord, leading to
electrocution or
fire.
When unplugging the electrical power
cord from the power outlet, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
Unplugging by pulling the cord may damage
it, leading to fire or electrocution.
Do not attempt to unplug the power
cord with wet hands.
Doing so may
result in electrical
shock.
To Ensure Safe Use
When not in use for extended periods,
unplug the power cord from the elec-
trical outlet.
Failure to do so may
result in danger of
shock, electrocution,
or fire due to
deterioration of the
electrical insulation.
Do not allow liquids, metal objects or
flammables inside the machine.
Such medias can cause fire.
Use the joining screws to secure the
unit to the stand.
Failure to do so
may result in
falling of the unit,
leading to injury.
Install in a level and stable location.
Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause
injury.
Use care to avoid pinching the fingers
when placing the unit on the stand.
Doing so may
result in injury.
Unpacking, and installation must be
carried out by four or more persons.
Otherwise the
machine or the
stand may fall,
resulting in injury.
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Load roll media at the proper position.
Otherwise the roll may
fall, resulting in injury.
Be sure to install the media guide
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 tip of the separating
knife with your fingers.
Doing so may
result in injury.
Do not touch the control panel while
head cleaning or other cleaning is in
progress.
The printing carriage may move and cause
injury.
To Ensure Safe Use
Do not place hands within the space
to the front of the unit while in opera-
tion.
Doing so may
result in injury.
Before switching on the power, be
sure to install the drain bottle.
Otherwise discharged fluid may leak from the
machine.
If ink contacts the eyes, flush imme-
diately with water.
Store ink cartridges out of the reach
of children.
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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.
  
 : Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit
These labels are affixed to the body of this product.
The following figure describes the location and content of these messages.
To Ensure Safe Use
Rating label
 Use a rated power supply.
Do not place hands
within the space to the
front of the unit while in
operation.
Ink cartridge
CAUTION : Read all Warnings and Procedures in the “User’s MANUAL”
      before performing any cleaning.
Internal cover Rear Front
Do not dismantle the cartridge.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not store the cartridge in high or freezing temperatures.
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