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 internal areas of
the machine.
Install in a Suitable Location
➢Install in a location having the specified temperature and relative humidity.
➢Install in a quiet, stable location offering good operating conditions.
The Print Heads Are Delicate
➢Never needlessly touch or allow media to scrape them. Failure to handle with care may cause damage.
➢The print heads may be damaged if allowed to dry out. The machine prevents desiccation automatically, but
improper operation may render this feature inoperative. Operate properly, as specified in this manual.
➢Never allow the machine to stand with an ink cartridge removed. Remaining ink in the printer may harden and
clog the print heads.
➢The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of re-
placement depending on use.
This Machine Becomes Hot
➢Never cover the ventilation holes with cloth, tape, or anything else.
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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 unopened in a well-ventilated location at a temperature of 20 to 40˚C (68 to 104˚F).
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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 cutting, positioning it accurately.
Higher weatherability is achieved through the use of ECO-SOL MAX inks.
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 output
data to the machine from anywhere on the network.
Built-in Drying Systems
This machine has a built-in print heater and preheater to improve ink adhesion and speed up drying. It also has a
drying heater to speed up drying of the media after printing. This enhances productivity by enabling support for more
types of media.
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 output 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 output
data such as PostScript files exported from a program, and output the data to the machine.
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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 network-connection sta-
tus. The green link LED lights up when connected
reliably. While receiving data, the yellow status
LED flashes.
Ethernet ConnectorThis is used to connect the
printer to a network.
Main Power Switch
Ink-cartridge tray Cartridge Slots
This is where ink cartridges are
installed.
Drain Bottle
This collects drained ink and
other such fluids.
Power-cord
Connector
This supplies power
to the printer.
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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 built in.
Knife Guide
The separating knife passes
through this when you perform
media cutoff.
Blade protectionThis protects the tip of the
blade during cutting.Media Clamps
These keep the media from
coming loose and prevent fuzz
on the cut edge of the media
from touching the print heads.
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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
slowly when the machine
is in the sleep mode.
Display Screen
This displays various set-
ting menus and other in-
formation.
HEATER CONFIG
Key
You press this to make the
temperature setting for the
media heating system.
This flashes during warm-
up, then remains steadily
lighted when the preset
temperature is reached.
BASE POINT Key
You use this when you
want to set the output-start
location. This lights up
when the set has been
made.
ENTER KeyYou use this for such tasks
as enabling setting values.
BUSY LightThis lights up during out-
putting and other such op-
erations.
Cursor Keys
You use these to select set-
tings for menu items, to
move the media, and for
other such operations.
MENU KeyYou press this to enter the
menus for various settings.
CUT CONFIG KeyThis displays the menu for
setting the conditions for
cutting.
TEST CUT KeyHolding this down for one
second or longer performs
a cutting test.
CLEANING Key
You use this to perform
cleaning of the print
heads.
TEST PRINT Key
Holding this down for one
second or longer performs
a printing test.
SHEET CUT Key
Holding this down for one
second or longer cuts off
media.
PAUSE Key
This pauses outputting.
SETUP Key
You press this when you
load media. This lights up
when media is loaded and
the machine is ready to
perform outputting.
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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.
The continued application of heat at a single location may cause the release of toxic gases
from the media or pose a fire hazard.
Turn this switch on after
closing the front cover. To turn
it off, hold down the switch for
one second or longer.
➁Sub power switch➀Main power switch
Flip the loading lever down
to the rear when not in use. Rear of the printer Front of the printer
Be sure to leave
switched on at all times.
Important Note on Switching Off the Power
Never switch off the main power or unplug the power
cord suddenly while operation is in progress. Doing so
may damage the print heads. Be sure to first switch off
the sub power.
If the main power is accidentally switched off, immedi-
ately turn the power back on.
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