Roland XC 540 User Manual

39Chapter 2 Operation
2-4 Starting Output
Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer
When you have finished loading media and making the temperature settings for the heating devices, then follow the
steps below. This procedure enables the machine to receive data from the computer and perform output.
Note, however, that when you want to perform only cutting, operation that differs from the following procedure is
required.
 P.46 To Perform Cutting
Procedure
Close the front cover.
Press  (making the...

2-4 Starting Output
40Chapter 2 Operation
Printing Tests and Cleaning
We recommend performing a printing test to check for problems such as dot drop-out before you carry out actual
printing. If problems such as dot drop-out are found, clean the print heads.
How to Perform a Printing Test
Holding down  for one second or longer prints
a test pattern.
You can print the test pattern where you want by using
 to move the cutting cariage,
then pressing 
. The front cover may be open
during movement, but be sure...

2-4 Starting Output
41Chapter 2 Operation
How to Perform Cleaning
When a printing test reveals dot drop-out or the like, perform cleaning for just the group of a head that is incapable of
correct printing. Compared with performing cleaning for all heads, this can reduce the amount of ink consumed.
Procedure
Press .
Press .
Use  to choose the group of a head that is not to be
cleaned.
Use 
 to get rid of the group display.
Repeat this procedure to display the groups of only the heads that
require...

42Chapter 2 Operation
2-5 If Ink Runs Out
Checking for Remaining Ink
Procedure
Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press 
Press 
Press .
Press 
 to go back to the original screen.
The display shows an approximate guide to the amount of remaining ink,which may differ somewhat from the actual
amount remaining. Also, the displayed information may differ greatly from the actual amount remaining if you insert
a partly used ink cartridge or change cartridges while the power is off.
MENU
INK REMAINING
1234...

2-5 If Ink Runs Out
43Chapter 2 Operation
If Ink Runs Out
When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the default settings have been changed). Pull
out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Printing resumes.
Procedure
The slot number for the empty cartridge flashes.
Gently shake the new cartridge.
Pull out the empty cartridge and immediately insert the new one.
Important Notes on Replacing Cartridges
➢ Be sure to replace with an item of identical type. Never mix items of...

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Chapter 3
Using the Cutting Feature
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46Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature
3-1 Performing Cutting
To Perform Cutting
To perform cutting, carry out the procedure described below.
CAUTIONBe sure to carry out the operation according to the procedure described.
Otherwise a motor error may occur or the roll may fall because the media is pulled with
excessive force.
Procedure

Detach the media clamps.
When youre performing cutting only,
then if youre cutting roll media, allow
the media to hang down from the rear
of the machine.
Important Notes...

3-1 Performing Cutting
47Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature
Performing a Cutting Test
For high-quality cutting, then before you perform actual cutting, we recommend carrying out a cutting test to check
the cutting quality for the media. Before carrying out a cutting test, detach the media clamps.
Performing a Cutting Test
Hold down  for one second or longer to per-
form a cutting test.
You can perform the cutting test at any location you
want by using  
 to
move the cutting carriage. The front cover may...

48Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature
3-2 Performing Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting
Performing Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting
You can perform printing and cutting at the same time. When you send data that contains information for both printing
and cutting, then after the printing has finished, the cutting operation starts.
Important!
Set [AUTO ENV. MATCH] to [ENABLE]
 P.84 Making the Setting for Automatic Adjustment of the Printer to the Operating Environment 
Before you start...