Roland XC 540 User Manual

							6-4  Accommodating Various Kinds of Media
89Chapter 6 Feature Reference
Description
Ink tends to collect on the surface of the heads when you use media prone to build up a static charge, or when the
ambient temperature is low. Under some conditions, this ink may be transferred to the media. Use this feature at such
times. The ink buildup is removed as printing is performed.
When this is set to PAGE, automatic cleaning is performed every time before printing starts.
When this is set to a value from 10min to 990min, automatic cleaning is performed when the cumulative printing
time reaches the value you set here.
When this is set to NONE, no automatic cleaning is performed.
Using PAGE or a value from 10min to 990min, results in longer printing times. Also, when this is set to a value
from 10min to 990min, printing pauses and so colors may be uneven.
Default Setting
[PERIODIC CL.]: NONE
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90Chapter 6 Feature Reference
How to Load Sheet Media
As with standard-size media, make sure of the following points when loading sheet media.
Procedure

Remove both shafts.
If roll media is loaded, then remove the media first.
Pass the media through the machine.
Align the front edge of the media with the location shown
in the figure.
Lower the loading lever to secure the media in place.
If youre performing outputting, attach the media clamps and close the front cover.
Use  to select PIECE .
Press 
.
Media
Align here
SETUP SHEET
PIECE
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							91Chapter 6 Feature Reference
6-5 Setting How the Printer Operates
Determining What Happens When an Ink Cartridge Is Empty
Procedure

Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
Press 
 twice.
Press  twice.
Use 
to make the setting.
Press 
to enable the setting.
Press .
Press 
to go back to the original screen.
Description
This lets you change, according to your purpose, the operation that takes place when an ink cartridge is empty.
STOP immediately pauses operation when a cartridge becomes empty. Because pausing printing in progress may
make colors uneven, it is best to ensure a sufficient amount of remaining ink before you begin printing.
CONT. (continue) is a mode in which operation is not automatically stopped. When a cartridge becomes empty, a
warning beep sounds but printing doest stop. To replace the cartridge, you must either wait until printing ends or press
the 
 to pause printing. Note that operation does not stop even if ink runs out completely.
Default Setting
[EMPTY MODE]: STOP
Changing the Type of Ink
Procedure

Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
Press
 twice.
Press .
Press 
.
Press .
Use 
to make the setting.
Press 
to execute the setting.
Description
You use this when changing the type of ink. Selecting the type of ink used for replacement starts head-cleaning and
ink-filling operations. Follow the on-screen instructions to insert and remove cartridges.
This operation requires four unused cleaning cartridge.
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SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
MENU
SUB    MENU
SUB    MENU
INK    CONTROL
EMPTY MODE
STOPCONT .
CHANGE INK SET
E-SOL Max LcLm
MENU
SUB    MENU
SUB MENU
INK CONTROL
INK    CONTROL
CHANGE    INK    SET
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							6-5 Setting How the Printer Operates
92Chapter 6 Feature Reference
Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode
Procedure

Press .
Press  
 several times.
Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press  twice.
Use 
 to make the setting.
Press 
 to enable the setting.
Press .
Press  
 to go back to the original screen.
Default Setting
[INTERVAL]: 30min
Deactivating the Sleep Mode
Procedure

Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
Press 
several times.
Press .
Press 
.
Press .
Use 
 to select DISABLE.
Press 
 to enable the setting.
Press .
Press 
 to go back to the original screen.
Default Setting
[SETTING]: ENABLE
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SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
MENU
SUB    MENU
SUB MENU
SLEEP
INTERVAL
3 0 min1 5 min
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SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
MENU
SUB    MENU
SUB MENU
SLEEP
SETTING
ENABLEDISABLE
SLEEP
SETTING
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Preventing Pulling of the Media with Undue Force When Performing Cutting Only
Procedure

Press .
Press 
.
Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
Use 
 to select DISABLE.
Press 
 to enable the setting.
Press .
Press 
 to go back to the original screen.
Description
When youre performing cutting only, it may be convenient to set this feature to ENABLE. This feeds out media
according to the size of the data sent from the computer before performing cutting. This makes it unnecessary to turn
the media flanges by hand to feed out media every time you perform cutting. Note, however, that this feeds out media
even when youre performing printing only, so set it to DISABLE when not needed.
Default Setting
[PREFEED]: DISABLE
Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer
Procedure

Hold down  and press .
Press .
Use 
 to select ENABLE.
Press 
 to enable the setting.
Press .
Press 
 to go back to the original screen.
Description
When this menu item is set to ENABLE, additional media feed is performed until the trailing edge of the printing area
is positioned directly on the dryer. The margin between the print-end position and the next print-start position is fixed
at 200 mm. Any margin setting made on the computer is ignored.
When this is set to DISABLE, media feed stops simultaneously when printing ends. This means that the trailing edge
of the printing area is not fed to the dryer unless you continue with a subsequent printing operation.
Default Setting
[FEED FOR DRY]: DISABLE
MENU
CUTTING MENU
CUTTING    MENU
PREFEED
PREFEED
DISABLEENABLE
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SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
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SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
HEATER MENU
FEED FOR DRY
FEED FOR DRY
DISABLEENABLE
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94Chapter 6 Feature Reference
Giving Priority to Image Quality
Procedure

Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
Use 
 to select DISABLE.
Press 
 to enable the setting.
Press .
Press 
 to go back to the original screen.
Description
This setting determines whether priority is given to efficient ink use or to image quality. It is displayed only when four-
color inks are used (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). This setting is valid only when using four-color inks and
performing bidirectional printing. Also, some high-speed print modes may not be affected by this setting.
When set to ENABLE, ink is used more efficiently, with nearly no sacrifice in image quality.
When set to DISABLE, priority is given to image quality over efficient use of ink.
Default Setting
[ALTERNATE HEAD]: ENABLE
Changing the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement
Procedure

Hold down  and switch on the sub power.
Use 
 to select the display (menu) language.
Press 
.
Use  to select the measurement unit for length.
Press 
.
Use  to select to the measurement unit for tempera-
ture.
Press 
.
Description
This sets the language and units of measurement displayed on the printers screen.
Default Setting
[MENU LANGUAGE]: ENGLISH
[LENGTH UNIT]: mm
[TEMP. UNIT]: ˚C
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SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
MENU
SUB    MENU
SUB MENU
ALTERNATE HEAD
ALTERNATE    HEAD
ENABLEDISABLE
MENU LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
LENGTH    UNIT
mmINCH
TEMP .    UNIT
  C   F
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							6-5  Setting How the Printer Operates
95Chapter 6 Feature Reference
Displaying the Amount of Remaining Media on the Printers Screen
Procedure

Press .
Press 
 twice.
Press .
Press 
.
Press .
Use 
 to set the amount of media remaining.
Press 
 to enable the setting.
Press .
Press 
 to go back to the original screen.
Description
You 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 removing the media or
raising the loading lever, the amount remaining at that time flashes on the screen.
The amount of media remaining is not updated automatically when you change the media. Redo the setting whenever
you change the media.
Note, however, that when sheet media is loaded (that is, when [SHEET SELECT] is set to PIECE), the setting for the
amount of remaining media is made automatically.
You can also make the setting to display this menu automatically whenever you change the media. See the next
section Verifying the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed.
*The remaining amount that is displayed is only an estimate,and its accuracy is not assured.
Verifying the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed
Procedure

Press .
Press 
 twice.
Press .
Press 
twice.
Press .
Use 
 to select ENABLE.
Press 
 to enable the setting.
Press .
Press 
 to go back to the original screen.
SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL         L 25.0 m
MENU
SHEET REMAIN
SHEET REMAIN
SET LENGTH
SET LENGTH
0.0m25.0 m
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This display is updated.
If setup has not been performed, the set value flashes.
MENU
SHEET REMAIN
SHHET REMAIN
AUTO DISPLAY
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SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
AUTO DISPLAY
DISABLE
ENABLE
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Description
Setting this to ENABLE automatically displays [SHEET REMAIN] whenever you change the media and finish setup.
This makes it impossible to go on to the next operation unless you redo the setting for the amount remaining. This can
be useful for keeping you from forgetting to redo the setting when you change the media.
When you set this to ENABLE, however, be sure also to set the [EDGE DETECTION] menu item to ENABLE. When
[EDGE DETECTION] is set to DISABLE, then [SHEET REMAIN] is not displayed automatically, regardless of the
setting for [AUTO DISPLAY].
Also, when sheet media is loaded (that is, when [SHEET SELECT] is set to PIECE), the setting for the amount of
remaining media is made automatically, and so this menu is not displayed.
 P.86 Using Transparent Media
Default Setting
[AUTO DISPLAY]: DISABLE
Printing the Amount of Remaining Media
Procedure

Press .
Press 
 twice.
Press .
Press 
 to perform printing.
Press .
Press 
 to go back to the original screen.
Description
This prints the amount of media remaining that is displayed at the top menu. You use this when you want to make a
record of the remaining length of the media now in use. Printing the amount of media remaining before you change
the media enables you to refer to the printed record and use the value to make the setting for the remaining amount the
next time you use the media.
Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values
Procedure

Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press 
 to execute.
Description
This menu returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults. However, the settings for [LANGUAGE], and
[LENGTH UNIT], [NETWORK] are not returned to the factory defaults.
SHHET REMAIN
PRINT MEMO
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SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
MENU
SHEET REMAIN
MENU
SUB    MENU
SUB MENU
FACTORY DEFAULT
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							97Chapter 6 Featuer Reference
6-6 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting
Performing Distance Correction During Cutting
Procedure

Press .
Press 
.
Press .
Press 
 twice.
Press  twice.
Use 
 to make the setting for the correction value.
Press 
 to enable the setting for FEED SETTING.
Press .
Press 
.
Press .
Use 
 to make the setting for the correction value.
Press 
 to enable the setting for SCAN SETTING.
Press .
Press 
 to go back to the original screen.
Description
The movement distance for the media changes subtly depending on the medias thickness. This means that the length
of a line when cut may differ from the length setting in the data. You enter a correction value when you want to align
the lengths of cut lines precisely.
When performing printing followed immediately by cutting, be sure to set this to 0.00.
Default Setting
[FEED SETTING]: 0.00%
[SCAN SETTING]: 0.00%
CUTTING MENU
CALIBRATION
MENU
CUTTING MENU
FEED SETTING
0.00%0.00%
CALIBRATION
SCAN SETTING
SCAN SETTING
0.00%0.00%
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SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
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							6-6  Making Various Adjustments for Cutting
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Fine-tuning the Cutting Conditions
Procedure

Press .
Use 
 to choose the cutting condition you want to set.
Use 
 to enter the value.
Press  to enable the setting and go back to the original screen.
Description
This enables you to check and verify the settings for the cutting conditions using cutting-test results.
 P.47 Performing a Cutting Test
[FORCE]: This sets the force (pressure) of the blade.
[SPEED]: This sets the speed of cutting.
[OFFSET]: This makes the blade-offset setting for the blade. Enter the listed offset value for the blade. (The offset value
for the included blade is 0.25 mm.)
[UP-SPEED]: This sets the blades up speed during cutting (the speed at which the blade travels when it moves to the
next cutting line after cutting one cutting line). If the media comes loose during no-load feed and the blade damages
the surface of the media, reduce the speed.
Evaluating the Results of a Cutting Test

Check the shape of the test pattern.
The cut shape is distorted.
Reduce the cutting speed.
Peel off circle 1.
Rectangle 2 also peels off.
Increase the blade force.
Some uncut areas remain.
Reduce the cutting speed.
Peel off rectangle 2.
The blade should leave faint traces on the backing paper.
The blade trace is indistinct.
Increase the blade force.
The blade trace is too deep and cuts into the backing paper.
Reduce the blade force.
Check the shape of rectangle 2.
A. Good
B. The corners are rounded.
Increase the amount of blade offset.
C. The corners have horns.
Reduce the amount of blade offset.
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SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
FORCE
5 0   g f5 0   g f
circle 1
wrectangle 2
ABC
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