Roland XC 540 User Manual

							4-2 Using the Take-up System
59Chapter 4 Operation of the Media Take-up System
3.Make the settings for the take-up unit.
Make the setting for the AUTO switch on the take-up unit.
Take-up with outward curl
Take-up with inward curl
When you begin take-up, take care to ensure that the end of the media does not become rolled or creased.
Press .
Making a setting is complete, when this screen appears.
Ensure there is
no slack.
Ensure there is
no slack.
CHECK
TAKE-UP SETTING
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							4-2 Using the Take-up System
60Chapter 4 Operation of the Media Take-up System
How to Operate the MANUAL Switch on the Take-up Unit
You can take up media by using the MANUAL switch.
How to Remove Taken-up Media
CAUTIONRemoval of taken-up roll media from the unit is a task which must be carried out
by two or more persons.
Injury may result if attempted by one person without assistance.
Removing Taken-up  Media
Cut off the media.
 P.35 How to Cutoff Media
Take-up with inward
curl
Take-up with outward
curl
Support the paper tube to
prevent from falling.
Loosen the retaining
screw and moves the
arm.
Detach the paper tube
from the flanges.
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Chapter 5
Maintenance and Adjustment
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							62Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment
5-1 Daily Care and Maintenance
Disposing of Discharged Ink
The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Dispose of collected material before the bottle becomes full. A message
shown in the figure appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid collects in the bottle. Follow the procedure
below to discard the discharged fluid.
Resetting the discharged-fluid counter after disposal makes the message shown
in the figure disappear.
1.Choose the DRAIN BOTTLE menu item.

Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
Press 
.
Press .
Press 
.
Press .
Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
2.Empty the bottle by discarding the discharged fluid.
CAUTIONBefore you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen to display EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE.
Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow out of the tube and
spill, soiling your hands or the floor.
MAINTENANCE
DRAIN BOTTLE
MENU
SUB    MENU
EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE
SUB MENU
MAINTENANCE
CHECK
          DRAIN BOTTLE
Press .
Upper limit
Discard before
this is reached.
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							5-1 Daily Care and Maintenance
63Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment
3.Attach the emptied bottle and reset the discharged-fluid count.

Press .
Press  a second time.
Press .
Press 
 to go back to
the original screen.
WARNINGNever store discharged fluid in any of the following locations.
Doing so may cause fire.
CAUTIONTo store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included drain bottle or in a
durable sealed container such as a metal can or polyethylene tank, and cap tightly.
Any spillage or vapor leakage make cause fire, odor, or physical distress.
Dispose of discharged fluid properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale.
Discharged fluid is flammable and contains toxic ingredients. Do not attempt to incinerate discharged fluid or
discard it with ordinary trash.Also, do not dispose of it in sewer systems, rivers, or streams. Doing so may have an
adverse impact on the environment.
MAINTENANCE
DRAIN BOTTLE
RESET DRAIN
COUNTER
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SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
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							5-1 Daily Care and Maintenance
64Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment
Cleaning
WARNINGNever use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material.
Doing so may cause fire.
CAUTIONBefore attempting cleaning, switch off the sub power and wait until the platen and
dryer cool (approximately 30 minutes).
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury, or hot components may cause burns.
➢ This machine is a precision device, and is sensitive to dust and dirt. Perform cleaning on a daily basis.
➢ Clean by wiping with a cloth moistened by neutral detergent diluted with water then wrung dry.
➢ Never attempt to oil or lubricate the machine.
Grit rollersRemove buildup of media and other ma-
terial using a brush. Never use a metal
brush.
Pinch rollers
Periodically wipe away any grime. Fail-
ure to clean properly may result in the
transfer of grime to the surface of media.
Wipe away any buildup of ink or grime
on the media path.
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							5-1 Daily Care and Maintenance
65Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment
Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads
Daily Care and Maintenance
Perform maintenance using the machines head cleaning feature.
 P.40 Printing Test and Cleaning, P.66 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective
Periodic Care and Maintenance
Periodic care is essential to ensuring optimal printing at all times. Based on your frequency of use, periodically clean
the heads using a cleaning kit.
 P.68 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit
Note: The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of
replacement depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
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							66Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment
5-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective
Performing More Powerful Cleaning
When the problems such as dot drop-out are not cleared up by the normal cleaning, try the more forceful medium
cleaning or the even more forceful powerful cleaning. Note, however, that this consumes more ink than normal
cleaning, and too-frequent use may damage the print heads themselves. Avoid using it more than necessary.
In the same way as for normal cleaning, choose and clean only the group of a head that are incapable of correct
printing.
1.Choose medium cleaning or powerful cleaning.
Press .
Press 
 to choose MEDIUM CL. or POWERFUL CL..
2.Specify the head group to clean.

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.
3.Start cleaning.

Press .
Cleaning starts.
When it finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again.
Press .
Use 
 to go back to the original screen.
CLEANING
MEDIUM CL.
MEDIUM CL.AC
MEDIUM CL.AB C
MEDIUM CL.AC
CLEANING...>>
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SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
ABC
Group A Group B Group C
Printing-test results
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							5-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective
67Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment
When Powerful Cleaning Is Not Effective
If problems such as dot drop-out persist even after you have performed powerful cleaning several times, then use the
cleaning kit to clean the heads. Such cleaning can be effective when carried out periodically, according to the fre-
quency of use.

P.68 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit
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							68Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment
5-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit
When the Cleaning Kit Becomes Necessary
Periodic Care and Maintenance
Use the cleaning kit to perform head-cleaning periodically, according to the frequency of use.
When dot drop-out or the like occur frequently
When the machines head-cleaning feature does not correct the problem, clean the heads using the cleaning kit.
➢ If you use up the cleaning kit, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
➢ The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required,with the frequency of re-
placement depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp.dealer.
How to Perform Cleaning
Important Notes on This Procedure
➢Before attempting this operation, remove any media.
➢To prevent the heads from drying out, finish this procedure in 30 minutes or less.
➢A warning beep sounds after 30 minutes. At this time, stop work, attach the front cover, and press 
.
When the head-protection operation finishes, restart the procedure from the beginning.
➢Never use any implement other than the included cleaning stick. Cotton swabs or other lint-producing items
may damage the heads.
➢Never touch the nozzle surface of the heads.
➢Stroke the sponges very gently, applying as little pressure as possible. Never rub, scrape, or crush them.
CAUTIONBe sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch
any area not specified in the instructions.
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
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