Roland XC 540 User Manual

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Important Notes on Handling and Use
This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to
observe the following important points. Failure to observe them may not only result in loss of
performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown.
Printer unit
This Machine Is a Precision Device
➢Handle carefully, and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force.
➢Never needlessly put your hand or fingers inside the cover, the ink-cartridge ports, or other...

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...

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Chapter 1
Introduction
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1-1 Features of the Machine
What Is the XC-540?
The XC-540 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
consecutively. Also, using the crop-mark feature enables you to cut media that has expanded or contracted due to
dryer heat, and lets you remove media after printing, then load it again and perform...

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1-2 Part Names and Functions
Printer Unit/Dryer
Dryer
This heats the media to hasten
ink-drying.
Maintenance Cover
You remove this when you per-
form cleaning the print head.
Operation Panel
You use this to perform
various operations.

 
P.25 Operation panel
Loading LeverYou operate this when you
load media.Front CoverBe sure to close this when
you perform outputting.
BrakeThis helps to ensure
stable media feed.
Shaft StopperLink Indicator
These LEDs indicate the...

1-2 Part Names and Functions
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Cutting Carriage
The blade and the separating
knife are inside here.
Print-head Carriage
The print heads are inside this.
Grit Rollers
These rollers feed out media
toward the front of the ma-
chine.
Pinch Rollers
These clamp the media when
the loading lever is pulled back
toward you.
Platen
This is the path over which the me-
dia passes. A suction fan that keeps
the media from coming loose and a
preheater and print heater that help
fix the ink are...

1-2 Part Names and Functions
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Operation Panel
Panel Notation
In this document, the keys and lights on the control 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
  HEATER CONFIG Key
  SHEET CUT Key
Sub Power Switch
This switches the printer
on and off. (To switch the
printer off, you hold down
the switch for one second
or longer). This flashes...

1-2 Part Names and Functions
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Media Take-up  System
Take-up UnitThis takes up media.Dancer Roller
This maintains uniform tension
for media.
MANUAL Switch
You use this when you want to
operate the take-up unit manually.
AUTO Switch
This makes the direction of rotation
for take-up during printing change
automatically.
Take-up Cable
This is connected to the
printer.
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Chapter 2
Operation
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2-1 Switching the Power On and Off
Switching the Power On and Off
This machine has a main power switch and a sub power switch. Switch on both to use the machine.
Whenever outputting is finished, switch off the sub power. Also, raise the loading lever.
Leave the main power switches 
➀  on at all times, never switching either one off. An alarm is activated if left on.
 P.78 Alarm Feature
WARNINGWhen outputting is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch off
the power....