Roland VersaUV LEC 330 User Manual

							Important Notes on Handling and Use 
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Ink Cartridges 
Ink cartridges come in various types.
 Use a type that is compatible with the printer. Also, be sure to use only genuine items from Roland DG 
Corp. 
Never subject to impact or attempt to disassemble.
 Never drop or shake forcefully. The impact may rupture the internal pouch and cause the ink to leak. 
  Never attempt to disassemble. 
  Never attempt to refill the ink. 
  If ink gets on your hands or clothing, wash it off as soon as possible. Removal may become difficult if 
allowed to stand. 
Storage 
 Store in a location out of direct sunlight.
  Store unopened in a well-ventilated location at a temperature of 5 to 40˚C (41 to 104˚F) and a relative  
humidity of 20 to 80%.
  After opening, be sure to store sealed in the original bag. Otherwise the ink may harden and become 
unusable. 
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Chapter 1  
Introduction
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1-1 Features
Features of the Machine 
What's the LEC-330? 
The  LEC-330  is  a  printer  that  performs  high-quality  printing  using  ultraviolet  (UV )  inks  and  is  equipped  with  a  cutting 
feature. Not only can you use the unit as either a printer or a cutting machine, but you can also perform printing followed 
immediately by cutting. Also, using the crop-mark feature lets you detach the media after printing, then load it again and 
position it accurately for cutting. This makes possible a wide range of uses, including small batches of labels, decals, cut-out 
text, and signmaking. 
Built-in Print Server 
This machine has a built-in print server 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 Media Take-up System 
To accommodate printing of lengthy media, the machine includes a media take-up system. This is capable of taking up media 
automatically during printing. This makes possible unattended operation at night and efficient printing of lengthy media. 
Includes a Software Raster Image Processor (RIP) 
The software RIP 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. 
Features of ECO-UV inks
The  LEC-330  uses  ECO-UV  inks.  ECO-UV  inks  are  fixed  to  the  media  instantly  by  ultraviolet  light. This  makes  it  possible  to 
perform printing on media that is difficult to print using conventional inks.   ECO-UV inks are available in a line-up of six colors 
(cyan, magenta, yellow, black, white, and gloss).
Other User's Manuals
In addition to this manual, be sure to read the following documents as well. 
(1) LEC-300 Setup Guide 
Be sure to read this first. This describes setup, important conditions about the installation location, and other information 
for enabling use of this machine.
(2) Roland VersaWorks Quick Start Guide 
This describes the installation, setup, and basic operation for Roland VersaWorks, the included software raster image proces-
sor (RIP). 
(3) White and Gloss Ink Guide 
Read this after reading (2). It describes the special methods of creating printing data and performing printing when using 
white ink or gloss ink. 
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1-2 Part Names and Functions
Printer Unit
Air-intake portThis is where air intake is performed to lessen the characteristic odor 
of ECO-UV inks. A deodorizer must be provided separately. 
 "Setup guide"
Maintenance coverYou remove this when you perform 
cleaning of the print heads.
Main power switch
Power-cord connector
This supplies power to the 
printer.
Status LEDThis flashes yellow while data is be -
ing received from the network.
Link LEDThis lights up green when the con-
nection to the network is correct. 
Cartridge slotsThere are where ink cartridges 
are installed. 
Drain bottleThis collects drained ink and 
other such fluids. 
Stopper
Shaft Brake 
This  helps  to  ensure 
stable media feed. 
Ethernet connectorThis is used to connect the printer to a network.
Rear coverBe  sure  to  install  this  when 
performing printing.
Media guide This prevents the end of the media 
from  strik ing  the  stays  or  other 
areas,  which  can  cause  the  media 
to come loose.
Loading leverYou  operate  this  when 
you load media.
Operation panelYou use this to perform vari-
ous operations.
 
P. 25, "Operation Panel"
Front coverBe sure to close this when you 
perform printing.Side coverYou remove this when you 
perform maintenance.
Media discharge portStiff media is discharged here.
Media discharge portMedia is normally discharged here.
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							1-2 Part Names and Functions
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Grit rollersThese rollers move the media 
forward and backward.Knife guideTh e   s e p a rat i n g   k n i fe   p a s s e s 
through this when you perform 
media cutoff.Blade protection
This protects the tip of the blade 
during cutting.
PlatenThis is the path over which 
the  media  passes.  A  suc-
tion  fan  that  keeps  the 
media from coming loose 
are built in. 
Pinch rollersThese  clamp  the  media 
when the loading lever is 
pulled back toward you.
Grit patterns These  indicate  the  locations  of  the  grit  rollers.  The 
pinch rollers must always be placed within the area 
indicated by each of these patterns.
Media clamps These keep the media from coming loose 
and prevent fuzz on the cut edge of the 
media from touching the print heads. 
Print-head carriageThe print heads are inside this.
Cutting carriageThe  blade  and  the  separating 
knife are inside here. 
UV emitterThis is the ultraviolet (UV ) LED. It 
emits light only during printing.
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Operation Panel
Panel Notation
In this document, the keys and lights on the operation panel are indicated by the following images.
  MENU key
  SETUP key
  ENTER key
  Cursor keys
  PAUSE key
  CLEANING key
  TEST PRINT key
  TEST CUT key
  BASE POINT key
  CUT CONFIG key
  SHEET CUT key
CUT CONFIG key This  displays  the  menu  for 
setting  the  conditions  for 
cutting. 
TEST CUT keyHolding  this  down  for  one 
second  or  longer  performs  a 
cutting test.
CLEANING keyYo u   u s e   t h i s   t o   p e r fo r m 
cleaning of the print heads.
TEST PRINT keyHolding  this  down  for 
one  second  or  longer 
p e r f o r m s   a   p r i n t i n g 
test.
ENTER keyYou  use  this  for  such  tasks 
as enabling setting values.
MENU keyYou  press  this  to  enter 
the  menus  for  various 
settings.
Display screenTh i s   d i s p l ays   va r i o u s   s e t t i n g 
menus and other information.
Sub power switchThis  switches  the  printer 
on  and  off.  ( To  switch  the 
printer  off,  you  hold  down 
the  switch  for  one  sec-
ond or longer.) This flashes 
slowly when the machine is 
in the sleep mode.
SHEET CUT keyHolding  this  down  for  one 
second  or  longer  cuts  off 
media.
PAUSE keyThis pauses printing.
SETUP keyYou  press  this  when  you 
load  media.  This  lights  up 
when  media  is  loaded  and 
t h e   m a c h i n e   i s   re a d y   to 
perform printing.
BASE POINT keyYou use this when you want 
to  set  the  print-start  loca-
tion. This lights up when the 
setting has been made.
BUSY lightThis  lights  up  during  printing 
and other such operations.
Cursor keysYo u   u s e   t h e s e   to   s e l e c t 
settings for menu items, to 
move  the  media,  and  for 
other such operations.
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Media Take-up System
Dancer roller This  maintains  uniform  tension 
for media. 
Take-up unitThis takes up media. 
AUTO switchThis makes the direction of rotation 
for take-up during printing change 
automatically.MANUAL switchYou use this when you want to operate 
the media take-up system manually.
Take-up cable This is connected to the printer.
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Chapter 2 
Basic Operation
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2-1 Before Starting Operations
Before Starting the Day's Work
The ingredients in white ink tend to settle. Each day, before starting the day's operations, be sure to carry out the follow-
ing steps. Allowing the ink to stand without carrying out these steps can cause the settled material to harden, resulting in 
malfunction or other problems.   Remove just the white ink cartridges, shake them gently, then reinsert them. 
 The cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and gloss ink cartridges do not need to be shaken every day, but new cartridges for  these colors should be shaken when you install them. 
Automatic Maintenance Feature 
This machine is provided with a feature that automatically performs maintenance on a periodic basis. Because this performs 
operations that are intended to keep the print heads from drying out, be sure to observe the following matters. 
 Leave the main power on at all times. 
 Never leave the front cover open for long periods. 
 After finishing making the settings for the various menu items, go back to the top screen. 
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