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 light come on).
Wait until  stops flashing and stays steadily lit.
Make sure you are at the top menu.
If you are not at the top menu, press, then press .
Outputting Is Not Possible in These Situations
➢The machine does not run when the front cover is open. Also, never open it when output is in progress. Doing so
interrupts output.
➢Data from the computer is not accepted when 
 is dark.
➢Printing does not start until 
 lights up.
➢Data from the computer is not accepted when you are not at the top menu.
Points Which Must Be Observed
➢Be sure to set the media clamps during printing. Otherwise the edges of the media may warp and catch on the print
heads.
➢During output, never touch the media thats already been discharged. Doing so may obstruct media feed or cause
the media to rub against the heads, which may result in a paper jam or damage to the heads.
SET UP
HEATER CONFIG
W 1371 mm
Top screen
Flashing
Steadily lighted Steadily lighted
➔
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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 to close it before you
press 
.
ABC
Printing test
Dot drop-out
Hold down for one
second or longer.
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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 cleaning.
Of groups A through C, cleaning is performed only for the groups displayed.
Press .
Cleaning starts.
When it finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again.
Press .
Press 
 to go back to the original screen.
Perform a printing test again to make sure the dot drop-out has been corrected.
If the problem persists, try performing cleaning a second time.
If the problem doesnt go away even after performing cleaning two or three times, then try cleaning using a
different method.
 P.66 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective
When you want to clean all heads simultaneously
Hold down  for one second or longer. Cleaning for all heads starts automatically.
CLEANING...>>
CLEANING
NORMAL CL.
NORMAL CL.AB C
NORMAL CL.AC
NORMAL CL.AC
W  1346mm
SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
ABC
Group A Group B Group C
Test print
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							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
5678
9101112
W  1346mm
SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
1234
5678
9101112
Amount of ink remaining
Much
Little
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							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 different types.
➢ Never allow the machine to stand with an ink cartridge removed. The print heads may become clogged.
➢ Never insert or remove a partially used ink cartridge.
➢ Never remove an ink cartridge suddenly while the printer is in operation.
➢ When printing is paused, the coloring at the seam may be altered when printing resumes. Before you perform
lengthy printing, check the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges.
WARNINGNever store ink, maintenance fluid, or discharged fluid in any of the following loca-
tions.
➢ Any location exposed to open flame
➢ Any location where high temperature may occur
➢ Near bleach or any other such oxidizing agent or explosive material
➢ Any location within the reach of children
Fire may be a danger. Accidental ingestion by children may pose a health hazard.
➢ Keep the labeled side face up.
➢ Insert and remove slowly, one at a time.
➢ Insert firmly, as far as it will go.
1               2              3               4
5               6              7               8
Replace with an item of identical
type and color.
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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 on Cutting
➢Never use the media clamps. Using them may cause malfunction.
➢If youre using the [PREFEED] feature, the media is automatically fed out and taken up again before cutting is
performed. This makes it unnecessary to run out media to the rear of the machine before the operation.
 P.93 Preventing Pulling of the Media with Undue Force When Performing Cutting Only
➢When youre performing cutting, move the dancer roller toward the rear, or detach it. Otherwise media pulled
out to the front during lengthy output may interfere with the dancer roller, which may affect output quality.
Turn the media flanges by hand to pull out the
necessary length from the roll.
Media clampMedia clamp
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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 be open
during movement, but be sure to close it before you
press 
.
Peel off the cut shapes to verify the cutting quality, and make the setteing for blade force. For information on how
to make the setting, refer to the next clause.
Making the Setting for Blade Force
Procedure

Press .
Use 
 to enter the value.
Press  to finish making the setting, and go back to the original
screen.
Pressing  enters the cutting configuration menu. You can also make the settings for other cutting conditions in
addition to the blade force. Refer to the following pages.
 P.98 Fine-tuning the Cutting Conditions
When youre finished making all the settings, send cutting data from the computer.
 P.39 Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer
Rectangle
Circle
W  1346mm
SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
FORCE
5 0   g f5 0   g f
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							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 cutting, allow the media to dry thoroughly. If the media is not dry enough, the pinch rollers or the
blade may smudge the printed surface during cutting. Drying time may vary according to the type of media or the
settings of the media heating system.
Use your software RIP to make the setting for the drying time. For information on how to make the setting, refer
to the documentation for the software RIP youre using.
 P.36 Settings of the Media Heating System
If the lines for printing and for cutting do not match up, alignment for printing and cutting is required.
 P.104 Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions During Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting
Depending on the type of media and the temperature of the media heating system, expansion or contraction of
the media may cause the positions for printing and cutting to become misaligned. If this happens, use the crop-
mark feature to perform alignment for printing and cutting automatically.
 P.49 Cutting Using the Crop-mark Feature
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