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Contents
Contents.........................................................................................................1
Chapter 1 Basic Operation..................................................................................3
Part Names and Functions.............................................................................4
Printer Unit........................................................................................................................................... 4
Operation Panel................................................................................................................................. 5
Menu List........................................................................................................6
Main Menu........................................................................................................................................... 6
Language and Unit Menu............................................................................................................... 8
Function Menu................................................................................................................................... 8
Basic Operation..............................................................................................9
Basic Operation Flow....................................................................................................................... 9
Switching the Power On and Off...............................................................................................10
How to Secure the Media.............................................................................................................11
Set Height Position of Media (Automatic)..............................................................................13
Set Height Position of Media (Manual)....................................................................................15
Choosing How to Specify the Print Area.................................................................................17
Specify the Print Area Directly....................................................................................................18
Specifying the Print Area from the Print Center Position..................................................19
Printing Test and Normal Cleaning...........................................................................................21
Start Printing.....................................................................................................................................23
Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning After Daily Operations............................................28
Chapter 2 Fully Utilizing the Machine................................................................................ 29

Important points to check before printing.....................................................30
Three Important Points (Measures for UV Reflected Light and Ink Mist )...................30
Fully Utilizing Preset Feature.......................................................................32
Saving Current Media Setup with a Different Name..........................................................32
Load a Preset and Print/Fine-Tune and Print.........................................................................33
Fully Utilizing the Media Loading Feature....................................................35
Checking the Print Area (Preview Feature)............................................................................35
You Can Fine Tune the Print Area That is Set.........................................................................36
Height Settings When the Print Surface is Uneven.............................................................37
Even When the Media Comes into Contact with the Media Gap Sensor During Print-
ing, Automatic Adjustment is Performed to Continue Printing.....................................38
Fully Utilizing the Print Quality Adjustment Feature.....................................39
Preventing Soiling of the Media and Dot Drop-out...........................................................39
Reducing Print Quality Degradation from Ink Mist (Ink Spatter)...................................40
Re-curing Ink.....................................................................................................................................41
Fully Utilizing Convenient Print Features.....................................................42
Continuously Outputting Print Data........................................................................................42
Reducing Output Time..................................................................................................................43
Fully Utilizing the Administrative Features...................................................44
Setting the Menu Language and Units of Measurement.................................................44
Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode (Power Saving Function).....44
Deactivating the Sleep Mode (Power Saving Function)....................................................45
Returning All Settings to Factory Defaults.............................................................................45
Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out................................................................46
Viewing Information about the System of This Machine..................................................47
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Contents
Chapter 3 Maintenance......................................................................................49
Introduction: About Maintenance..................................................................50
Automatic Maintenance Feature and Notes..........................................................................50
Keep Performing Maintenance..................................................................................................50
Alarm Feature...................................................................................................................................50
Important Note on Draining Ink................................................................................................50
Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Ink Cartridges..........................51
Checking for Remaining Ink........................................................................................................51
How to Replace the Ink Cartridge.............................................................................................52
Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily.............................................54
Maintenance of Ink Cartridges...................................................................................................54
Cleaning..............................................................................................................................................54
About Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads................................................................54
Disposing of Discharged fluid.....................................................................................................55
Periodic Cleaning Maintenance...................................................................58
About Each Cleaning Method.....................................................................................................58
Medium and Powerful Cleaning................................................................................................58
Manual Cleaning..............................................................................................................................60
When the White Ink Concentration is Low...................................................64
Restoring White Ink Concentration...........................................................................................64
When Dot Drop-out Cannot be Cleared Up.................................................65
When Dot Drop-out of White or Gloss Ink Cannot be Cleared Up................................65
Cleaning All Print Heads...............................................................................................................66
Replacing Consumable Parts.......................................................................69
Replacing the Wiper.......................................................................................................................69
Replacing the Filter.........................................................................................................................72
Switching the Ink Type.................................................................................75
Method for Switching the Ink Type (EUV⇔EUV3)...............................................................75
When Moving the Unit..................................................................................78
Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling..............................................78
Chapter 4 Appendix...........................................................................................81
Read this chapter whenever you face a problem (FAQ)..............................82
Printer Does Not Run......................................................................................................................82
Attractive Printing Is Not Possible.............................................................................................84
The Print Heads Do Not Move....................................................................................................86
Handling Messages and Error Messages....................................................87
A Message Appears........................................................................................................................87
An Error Message Appears...........................................................................................................89
Main Specifications......................................................................................91
Dimensional Drawing....................................................................................................................91
Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels...............................................92
Specifications Table........................................................................................................................93
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Chapter 1
Basic Operation
Part Names and Functions.............................................................4

Printer Unit....................................................................................4
Operation Panel............................................................................5
Menu List........................................................................................6
Main Menu....................................................................................6
Language and Unit Menu.............................................................8
Function Menu..............................................................................8
Basic Operation..............................................................................9
Basic Operation Flow...................................................................9
Switching the Power On and Off................................................10
How to Secure the Media...........................................................11
Set Height Position of Media (Automatic)...................................13
Set Height Position of Media (Manual).......................................15
Choosing How to Specify the Print Area....................................17
Specify the Print Area Directly....................................................18
Specifying the Print Area from the Print Center Position............19
Printing Test and Normal Cleaning.............................................21
Start Printing...............................................................................23
Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning After Daily Operations.......28
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Part Names and Functions
Printer Unit
Front
UV-LED device Carriage fan
Front cover Spins while printing.
Ink cartridge cover Keep this cover closed except
Keep this cover closed ex- when necessary, such as when
cept when necessary, such loading media.
as when replacing the ink
cartridges.
Print-head carriage
The print heads are inside this
carriage.
Cartridge slots Operation panel

The location where ink  P. 5, "Operation Panel"
cartridges are installed.
Media gap sensor Flat table Panel cover

Used to detect height position
of media. Drain bottle
Rear
Main power switch Status LED

This lights up green when the connection to the network is correct.
Activity LED
This flashes yellow while data is being received from the network.
Ethernet connector
This is used to connect the printer to a network.
Ventilator connection
Power-cord connector Rear fan cover

A built-in rear fan that spins
when printing. Remove the
cover when replacing the
rear fan filter.
4 Chapter 1 Basic Operation

Part Names and Functions
Operation Panel
Display screen
BUSY light
This lamp lights up during output
and other such operations.
Cursor keys
Used for various menu settings and
when moving the flat table and print-
head carriage.
Moves 0.1 mm with one short press.
Hold to move fast continuously.
FUNCTION key
MENU key
Sub power switch
ENTER key PAUSE key SETUP key
Operation Panel Conventions
In this document, the keys on the operation panel are indicated by the following images.
MENU key
SETUP key
ENTER key
Cursor keys (select menus, move flat table forward and back)
Cursor keys (select menus, move print-head carriage)
Cursor keys (move in the direction of the flat table’s height)
FUNCTION key
PAUSE key
Chapter 1 Basic Operation 5

Menu List
Main Menu

Menu List
MODEL
ＸＸＸ－ＸＸＸ
ＸＸＸＸＸＸＸ
ＸＸＸ－ＸＸＸ　ＸＸＸＸＸＸＸ
ＸＸＸ
ＸＸＸＸＸＸＸＸＸＸＸＸ

Menu List
Language and Unit Menu
While holding down , switch on the sub power.
MENU LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
LENGTH UNIT
mm mm
TEMP. UNIT
C C
Function Menu
Press
To the [UV SCANNING] menu To the [POWERFUL CL.] menu

FUNCTION CLEANING
CLEANING TEST PRINT
CLEANING NORMAL CL.

NORMAL CL. AB
_
CLEANING MEDIUM CL.

MEDIUM CL. AB
_
CLEANING POWERFUL CL.

POWERFUL CL. AB
_
To the [TEST PRINT] menu
To the [ADJUST] menu

FUNCTION PRINT AREA
PRINT AREA PREVIEW
PRINT AREA
ADJUST
To the [PREVIEW] menu
FUNCTION
UV SCANNING
To the [CLEANING] menu
(*1) Not displayed if the setup of media is not completed (when is dark or flashing).

Basic Operation
Basic Operation Flow
1. Power on
 P. 10, "Switching the Power On and Off"
When Starting Daily Operations
2. Secure the media

 P. 11, "How to Secure the Media"
3. Set the height position of media

 P. 13, "Set Height Position of Media (Automatic)"
 P. 15, "Set Height Position of Media (Manual)"
4. Set the print area

 P. 18, "Specify the Print Area Directly"
 P. 19, "Specifying the Print Area from the Print Center Position"
5. Perform printing test and normal cleaning

 P. 21, "Printing Test and Normal Cleaning"
Actual Printing
6. Repeat 2 through 4.
Perform P. 21, "Printing Test and Normal

7. Print Cleaning" periodically during operation
 P. 23, "Start Printing" also.
After Daily Operations
8. Perform printing test and normal cleaning


Basic Operation
Switching the Power On and Off
Switch On
Switch on the
main power switch.
Close the front cover.
Rear
Switch on the
sub power switch.
Switch Off
Hold down sub power switch for

one second or longer.
The sub power switches off auto-
matically. Switch off after the output
is complete.
Leave the main power switched on at all times.

Never switch off the main power. Leaving the main power enables the automatic maintenance to be
carried out periodically. If the automatic maintenance is not carried out, it may result in the breakdown
of this machine, such as the breakdown of the print heads.
Never switch off the main power or unplug the power cord suddenly while opera-
tion is in progress.
Switching off the main power or unplugging the power cord suddenly while operation is in progress
may damage the print heads. Be sure to first switch off the sub power. If the main power is accidentally
switched off, immediately turn the main power and sub power back on.

Basic Operation
How to Secure the Media
Conditions for Usable Media
*In this manual, the printing material used for output is called “media”.
Maximum size: width 335 mm (13.19 in) x depth 310 mm (12.2 in) x height 100 mm (3.94 in)
Maximum weight: 5 kg (11.02 lbs)
 Do not use media that is charged with static electricity.

 This printer cannot print on all materials. When selecting media, be sure to carry out testing in
advance to make sure that satisfactory print quality can be obtained.
 There is a limit to the variation in the unevenness on the print surface.
 P. 37, "Height Settings When the Print Surface is Uneven"
 Depending on the type of media and the installation method, the height may not be set correctly.
The machine may malfunction if printing is performed under these conditions. Do not use the
following types of media.
Media that easily becomes loose Media made from soft material
If media becomes loose, the media gap sen- If the media is made from soft material, the
sor cannot detect the height correctly. Make pressure applied against the media gap sen-
sure you place media so that it does not sor is too weak. This prevents it from detecting
become loose. If the media does become the height correctly.
loose, you can use an adhesive sheet to hold
it in place.

Basic Operation
Printable area
The maximum printable area is width 305 mm (12.01 in) x depth 280 mm (11.03 in) x height 100
mm (3.94 in).
* The maximum printable area is inside the guide lines on the flat table.
* The maximum size of the media and the printable area are different.
Guide lines
Length 280 mm
Flat table
Height
Media 100 mm
(Front)
Flat table
Width 305 mm
How to Secure the Media
Procedure
 SETUP MEDIA Make sure the screen in the figure is displayed.

If it is not displayed, check that nothing has been placed
on top of the flat table, and hold for a long time.
The flat table will come forward into a position in which the media
can be set up. If the screen in the figure is not displayed, you cannot
set up the media.
 Secure the media in place.

For printing tests, use media for testing (width 80 mm (3.15 in) x length 70 mm (2.76 in) or more), and
not the media you will actually use.
Affix using tape

This method secures the media in place using com-
mercially available tape affixed directly to the flat table.
You can use this method to secure media when using
media, such as thin paper media, that can be secured
in place simply by taping it.
It can be set anywhere as long as it does not protrude
from the top of the flat table. Be aware that when
there are folds or kinks in the media, they might hit the
interior of the printer and cause damage.

Basic Operation
Media Using an adhesive sheet

This method secures the media in place using an
adhesive sheet, which is included. Load the adhesive
sheet on the flat table, and press the media on top of
Adhesive sheet the sheet to set.
It can be set anywhere as long as it does not protrude
from the top of the flat table.
Set Height Position of Media (Automatic)

This setup sets the media’s height position automatically to a suitable position while printing. While setting
up, the flat table moves automatically and detects the media height when the media touches the media gap
sensor.
* If the print surface is uneven, there is a limit to the area of unevenness.
When you do not want to let the media gap sensor to touch the media, automatic setup is not suitable in the
following cases. Set the height manually.
Procedure
 Secure the media in place on the flat table.

 Close the front cover.
 SETUP MEDIA Press .

starts to flash.
 Press to move the flat table.

Move the print surface to a position 10 mm (0.39 in) away from the media gap sensor. This step can be
performed with the front cover open.
HEIGHT : . mm
Media gap sensor
10 mm
Media

Basic Operation
 Press .
Close the front cover when it is open.
Note: Check the height of the media again.

The following step moves the flat table rearward. Check again that the height of the media has been
adjusted so that the media does not come in contact with the media gap sensor. If the media hits the
media gap sensor, the media may be damaged or the head gap sensor may fail.
To re-adjust the height of the media, press again and redo steps from  .
 AUTO DETECTION Press .
The flat table moves, and media height detection starts. The flat table lifts while moving backward and
forward until the media reaches a position where it comes in contact with the media gap sensor.
The media’s height will be set automatically to a position about 1 mm (0.04 in) away from the print head's
ink emission surface.
PRINT POS. TYPE When the flat table stops moving, the screen shown on the left ap-
LOWER RIGHT pears. When one short beep is heard, the setup is complete. Proceed
to P. 17, "Choosing How to Specify the Print Area".

Basic Operation
Set Height Position of Media (Manual)

Set the media’s height position manually to a position suitable for printing.
Manual setup takes a little longer than the automatic setup because alignment is done by sight, but use it
when you do not want to let the media gap sensor to touch the media. (The media gap sensor touches the
media in automatic setup.)
* If the print surface is uneven, there is a limit to the area of unevenness.

Procedure
 Secure the media in place on the flat table.

 Close the front cover.
 SETUP MEDIA Press .

starts to flash.
 Press to move the flat table.

Move the media gap sensor as close as possible to the print surface until they are in a position where
they are just about to touch. This step can be performed with the front cover open.
HEIGHT : . mm
Media gap sensor Get as close
as you possi-
bly can.
Media
AUTO DETECTION When you press here, the screen in the figure is displayed.
Press to return to the original screen. Pressing
starts automatic height detection. During automatic detection, the
media gap sensor comes in contact with the media.
 When the location is set, press .

Basic Operation
 CHECK HEIGHT?
YES
Press to select "YES" or "NO."
If you want to check that the height of the media is correctly adjusted,
select "YES."
Otherwise, select "NO."
Note: If you select "YES," check the height of the media again.
If you select "YES," the following step moves the flat table rearward. Check again that the height of
the media has been adjusted so that the media does not come in contact with the media gap sensor.
If the media hits the media gap sensor, the media may be damaged or the head gap sensor may fail.
To re-adjust the height of the media, press again and redo steps from  .
 Press to enable the setting.
If you select "YES"
NOW PROCESSING. . The flat table moves back and forth to check automatically that the
media is not touching the media gap sensor.
PRINT POS. TYPE When the flat table stops moving, the screen shown on the left ap-
LOWER RIGHT pears. When one short beep is heard, the setup is complete. Proceed
to P. 17, "Choosing How to Specify the Print Area".
CHECK TABLE When the media touches the media gap sensor, the screen shown
HEIGHT in the figure appears and setup is canceled. If the media position
becomes misaligned after the setup or, if some parts are more higher
than the print surface position set, the media may come in contact
with the media gap sensor. Check and redo from Procedure  .
If you select "NO"
PRINT POS. TYPE The screen shown on the left appears. Proceed to P. 17, "Choosing
LOWER RIGHT How to Specify the Print Area".

Basic Operation
Choosing How to Specify the Print Area

There are two ways you can set the print area on this machine. It is best to decide on a method depending on
the shape of the object you are printing on.
Specify the Print Area Enter the "Print-Start Position (lower right of print area)", and the
Directly "Width" and "Length" of the print area to specify the print area directly.
This method is appropriate when the print site is level, and you can
clearly specify the print area.
Specifying the Print When an approximate print area has been determined, specify the print
Area from the Print Cen- area's width and length after specifying the center position of the print
ter Position area. This method is appropriate when clear specification of the print
area is difficult, or when the print site is curved or uneven.
For transparent media and high-gloss media with dark color used on the print surface
A laser beam is used to specify the print area. Depending on the material used on the media, such as transpar-
ent media and high-gloss media with dark color used on the print surface, the laser beam is difficult to see.
In such cases, the laser beam may become more visible by placing masking tape on the print surface and on
the back.
Print heads may return to the standby position automatically while specifying the print area.
When you are specifying the print area and the print heads are above the flat table, the print heads return to
the standby position automatically if you leave them in the same position for approximately 40 seconds. This
behavior prevents print heads from drying out and breaking down. If the print heads return to the standby
position, the menu goes back to the previous menu so you must repeat setup.
Specifying the minimum print area allows shortening the print time.
Specify the minimum required print area. Changing the width by which the print heads move shortens the
print time (P. 43, "Reducing Output Time"). This feature is effective when the print area or output data has
a small width.
Print area
Print area
Actual print area
The blank area in the print area is

minimized.
The print area has a lot of unnecessary
blank areas.

Basic Operation
Specify the Print Area Directly

Enter the "Print-Start Position (lower right of print area)", and the "Width" and "Length" of the print area to
specify the print area directly. This method is appropriate when the print site is level, and you can clearly
specify the print area.
Procedure
 Set height position of media.

 PRINT POS. TYPE

LOWER RIGHT
Press to select “Lower right”.
Press to enable the setting.
 Press any one of .

The flat table moves to the rear, the print heads move to above the flat table, and the laser pointer il-
luminates.
 SCAN : . mm
Press
FEED : . mm to move the laser pointer until it points to
a position to the right foreground of the
print area.
Print heads return to the standby position.
CHECK TABLE When the media touches the media gap sensor, the screen shown
HEIGHT
in the figure appears and there will be no setup information in the
machine. Redo from P. 13, "Set Height Position of Media (Automatic)",
or P. 15, "Set Height Position of Media (Manual)".
 Press any one of .

The flat table moves to the front, and the print heads move to the left side of the flat table.

Basic Operation
 WIDTH : . mm
Press to
LENGTH : . mm move the laser pointer until it points to a
position to the inner left of the print area.
For a test print, set width to 80 mm or more, and
length to 70 mm or more. An error will occur and
test prints cannot be done if the area is smaller
than this.
The print area is specified. Print heads return to the
standby position.
W : mm L : mm Make sure the "W (Width), L (Length), and H (Height)" values on the
H : . mm menu screen are as intended.
 Close the front cover.
You can also fine-tune the print area after setup.

 P. 36, "You Can Fine Tune the Print Area That is Set"
Specifying the Print Area from the Print Center Position

When an approximate print area has been determined, specify the print area's width and length after specify-
ing the center position of the print area. This method is appropriate when clear specification of the print area
is difficult, or when the print site is curved or uneven.
Procedure
 Set height position of media.

 PRINT POS. TYPE

CENTER
Press to select “CENTER”.
 Press any one of .

The flat table moves to the rear, the print heads move to above the flat table, and the laser pointer il-
luminates.

Basic Operation
 SCAN : . mm
Press
FEED : . mm to move the laser pointer until it points to
the center position of the area you want
to print.
Print heads return to the standby position.
CHECK TABLE
HEIGHT
When the media touches the media gap sensor, the screen shown in the figure appears and there will
be no setup information in the machine. Redo from P. 13, "Set Height Position of Media (Automatic)", or
P. 15, "Set Height Position of Media (Manual)".
 WIDTH : . mm
LENGTH : . mm
Press to enter the length of the area you
want to print.
Press to enter the width of the area you
want to print.
For a test print, set width to 80 mm or more, and length to 70 mm or
more. An error will occur and test prints cannot be done if the area
is smaller than this.
The print area is specified. Print heads return to the standby position.
W : mm L : mm Make sure the "W (Width), L (Length), and H (Height)" values on the
H : . mm menu screen are as intended.
 Close the front cover.
You can also fine-tune the print area after the setup.
 P. 36, "You Can Fine Tune the Print Area That is Set"

Basic Operation
Printing Test and Normal Cleaning

Make sure to perform a printing test in the following cases. Perform normal cleaning when there is a dot
drop-out.
 When starting operation for the day
 When ending operation for the day
Carry out printing tests periodically during daily operations also to make sure no dot drop-out
occurs.
If dot drop-out occurs in a printing test, perform cleaning of the print heads (Normal Cleaning). Leaving the
dot drop-out untreated may damage the print heads. Please make sure to check each day after operation.
How to Perform a Printing Test
Procedure
 Complete steps up to specifying the print area using test print media.
A test print is printing to check whether or not there is dot drop-out. Use media for testing, and not the
media that you will actually use.
 Press .
 FUNCTION
CLEANING
Press .
 CLEANING
TEST PRINT
Press .
A test pattern is printed.
Dot drop-out
When the test print results are difficult to make

out
Check the results in a bright location, changing your line
of vision. It is visible using the reflection of the light.

Basic Operation
Normal Cleaning Method
Procedure
 Press .
 FUNCTION
CLEANING
Press to display the figure on the left.
Press , and then .
 CLEANING
NORMAL CL.
Press .
 NORMAL CL.
AB
_
Press to select the group you do not want
to clean.
 NORMAL CL.
A_
Press to hide that group.
Repeat this until only the groups that require cleaning
are displayed, and then press .
 CLEANING. . . Normal cleaning starts.

>>> When it finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again.
NORMAL CL.
A_
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA
Press and then to return 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. When used for a long time, sometimes
the problem will not be fixed even when cleaning two or three times. If this is the case, clean using a
different method.
 P. 58, "Medium and Powerful Cleaning"

Basic Operation
Start Printing
This section explains how to print from this machine, using the included VersaWorks (software RIP). It assumes
that you have already completed the following tasks.
 Installed VersaWorks
 Connected VersaWorks and this machine
 Learned the basic operation of VersaWorks
 "Roland VersaWorks Quick Start Guide" (included)
 Setup of media on this machine
 Prepared print data
This section uses data saved as a PS file.
For information on file formats that you can read directly with VersaWorks and on how to output from the
application, see "VersaWorks Quick Start Guide".
1. Load print area set on this machine into VersaWorks.
 Launch VersaWorks.
Check that:
 VersaWorks connects to this machine
 Its status is "Ready to Print"
 Double-click (or ).
A Input Property appears. (Open the property for the input setting to use.)

Basic Operation
 Click "Get Media Width".

Load the print area set on this machine into Versa-
Works.
Displays the width and

length of print area retrieved.
* When performing other settings, see Quick Start Guide and Help for VersaWorks, or the included "White &
Gloss Ink Guide".
 Click [OK].

Basic Operation
2. Output print data using VersaWorks.
 Click the [Queue A ] tab in the [Job List], and drag-and-drop the print data to the job list
in A Input (if the print setting is done on B Input, this should be the job list in B Input).
Details of the data appears in the preview window, and the layout on the media appears in the layout
window.
Preview window Layout window

Basic Operation
 Double-click a print job in the job list.

The [Job Settings] screen appears.
The white part in the layout area is the print area that was loaded in STEP 1.. The portion that is not in the
print area will not be printed.
Use this screen to fit the print data in the print area and adjust its position.
Select [Fit to Media Size] Layout area

checkbox to adjust the print
data based on the print area.
Select [Center on the Me-

dia] checkbox to place the
print data in the center of
the print area.
* This is an example when "Center on the Media" is selected.

Basic Operation
The screen display appears in the opposite orientation.
The orientation in the VersaWorks screen display is the opposite of the actual print orientation. Make sure the
media orientation is correct.
Orientation on the Actual print orientation

VersaWorks screen
 When the printing position is adjusted, click [OK].
 Click .
Start printing.
Operation at the time of completion of printing differs depending on the setting in "PRT CONINUE."
 P. 42, "Continuously Outputting Print Data"
* Make sure to check for dot drop-out by performing printing tests after daily operations. If dot drop-out
is present, perform normal cleaning.
 P. 28, "Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning After Daily Operations"

Basic Operation
Pausing or Canceling Output
You can pause and cancel printing before it finishes. However, we do not recommend resuming printing
because colors may be uneven in the place where output stopped.
Procedure
 Press while printing.

This pauses printing operation.
Press again if you want to resume printing.
To cancel the printing, go the next step without pressing .
 TO CANCEL, HOLD
DOWN SETUP KEY
When the screen shown in the figure appears, press
.
This cancels printing operation.
 Stop sending the output data from the computer.
Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning After Daily Operations

Make sure to check for dot drop-out by performing printing tests after daily operations. If dot drop-out is
present, perform normal cleaning.
If problems such as dot drop-out persist even after you have performed normal cleaning several times, then
perform medium or powerful cleaning.
 P. 58, "Periodic Cleaning Maintenance"

Chapter 2
Fully Utilizing the Machine
Important points to check before printing......................................30

Three Important Points (Measures for UV Reflected Light and Ink Mist )...30
Fully Utilizing Preset Feature........................................................32
Saving Current Media Setup with a Different Name...................32
Load a Preset and Print/Fine-Tune and Print.............................33
Fully Utilizing the Media Loading Feature.....................................35
Checking the Print Area (Preview Feature)................................35
You Can Fine Tune the Print Area That is Set............................36
Height Settings When the Print Surface is Uneven....................37
Even When the Media Comes into Contact with the Media Gap Sensor During
Printing, Automatic Adjustment is Performed to Continue Printing.................38
Fully Utilizing the Print Quality Adjustment Feature......................39
Preventing Soiling of the Media and Dot Drop-out.....................39
Reducing Print Quality Degradation from Ink Mist (Ink Spatter)....40
Re-curing Ink..............................................................................41
Fully Utilizing Convenient Print Features......................................42
Continuously Outputting Print Data............................................42
Reducing Output Time................................................................43
Fully Utilizing the Administrative Features....................................44
Setting the Menu Language and Units of Measurement............44
Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode (Power Saving Function)..44
Deactivating the Sleep Mode (Power Saving Function).............45
Returning All Settings to Factory Defaults..................................45
Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out.......................46
Viewing Information about the System of This Machine.............47
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Important points to check before printing
Three Important Points (Measures for UV Reflected Light and Ink Mist )
On this machine, ink affixed on the surface of the print heads might be cured by reflection of the UV lamp
light and ink mist (ink splash upon printing). If ink affixed on the surface of the print heads is cured, it might
cause dot drop-outs, and if you use the product without taking any measures, it might cause a failure which
requires replacement of the print heads.
While daily cleaning is important to prevent dot drop-outs, there are also three important points to check
before printing. Be sure to check the three points given below:
1. You cannot use a object which reflects light as a print object (media).
Mirrors and stainless materials, etc. which are likely to reflect the UV lamp light promote curing of the surface
of the print heads, and therefore they cannot be used as a print object (media).
2. Make the distance between the surface of the print object (media) and the print heads
as short as possible.
As the distance between the surface of the print object (media) and the print heads increases, the likelihood of
ink mist increases. When setting the height of media manually, make the distance as short as possible. When
the height is automatically set, their distance is about 1 mm.
P. 13, "Set Height Position of Media (Automatic)"
P. 15, "Set Height Position of Media (Manual)"
Print heads
About 1 mm (Automatic
setting)
For manual setting, make their

Print object(media) distance as short as possible.
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Important points to check before printing
3. A jig might be required according to the size and shape of the print object (media).
According to the size and shape of the print object (media), the distance between the print object (media) and
print heads may increase with the likelihood of ink mist increased. In the direction to which the print heads
move, there must be a print object (media) and/or a jig in the areas of 40 mm on both right and left sides of
the portion (width) of the data to be printed. In that case, the difference in height between the surfaces of the
print object (media) and jig must be less than 2 mm.
P. 13, "Set Height Position of Media (Automatic)"
P. 15, "Set Height Position of Media (Manual)"
P. 37, "Height Settings When the Print Surface is Uneven"
When a jig is required:

 The print object (media) is not large enough to spread over the areas of 40 mm on both right and left
sides of the portion (width) of the data to be printed.
 The variation in height of the print object (media) surface is 2 mm or more.
Print heads Less than 2 mm in

height difference
from the actual print
Data surface.
40 mm or more 40 mm or more
Jig
Flat table Print object (media)
Print heads
Less than 2mm from

the highest position Data
40 mm or more
40 mm or more
Flat table Jig Print object (media) Jig
* There are conditions in the height settings when the print object (media) surface has a height difference. For
more information, refer to P. 37, "Height Settings When the Print Surface is Uneven".
Chapter 2 Fully Utilizing the Machine 31

Fully Utilizing Preset Feature
Saving Current Media Setup with a Different Name
Procedure
 Set up the media (height position, print area) and make sure is lit.
 Press .
 PRESET
SAVE
Press in this order to display the figure
on the left.
Press .
 SAVE
NAME1
Press to select among NAME1 through
NAME8.
The current "height position of media" and "print area setting" are
saved.
 SET NAME
S_
Press to enter a character.
When you have decided on a character, press .
The characters you can enter are "A" through "Z," "0" through "9," and
the "-" character. You can enter up to 15 characters, including spaces.
 SET NAME
SAMPLE_
Press to enter the next character.
Enter the following characters in the same way.
When entries are completed, press to enable the
setting.
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA
Press in this order to return to the origi-
nal screen.
Description
The following settings configured in media setup can be saved as up to a maximum of eight different types
of presets.
 Height position of media
 Print area (including print-start position)
You can assign a name to each preset. Using media names for these presets may aid recognition. These presets
eliminate the need to perform the setting when you are using media with the same shape. You can also use
presets and change just the print area, leaving the height setting unchanged.
 P. 33, "Load a Preset and Print/Fine-Tune and Print"

Load a Preset and Print/Fine-Tune and Print
Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
PRESET
Press twice.
 LOAD
NAME1
Press to select the name of the preset
you want to load.
SETUP MEDIA The screen shown in the figure appears. goes dark.
 Open the front cover and secure the media in place.

 Press .
 HEIGHT : . mm The loaded preset setting is displayed.

To change the height setting of the media
Set height position of media.
When choosing not to change the height setting of the media
Press .
 PRINT POS. TYPE

CENTER
The loaded preset setting is displayed.
To change the setting of the print area
Set the print area.
 P. 17, "Choosing How to Specify the Print Area"
When the setup is completed, proceed to .
When choosing not to change the setting of the print area
Press .
 SCAN :
FEED :
. mm
. mm
Press .
 WIDTH : . mm
LENGTH : . mm
Press .
 W : mm L : mm
H : . mm
When the screen shown on the left appears, you can start printing.
Start printing.
 P. 23, "Start Printing"

Description
You can load a saved media preset setting and use it to print on media having the same size or print after mak-
ing small changes in the setting. Select any one of eight types of presets (when no names have been assigned,
select from among NAME1 through NAME8) or DEFAULT (DEFAULT is the factory defaults for each setting).

Fully Utilizing the Media Loading Feature
Checking the Print Area (Preview Feature)
Procedure
 Specify the print area.

 Press .
 FUNCTION
PRINT AREA
Press .
 PRINT AREA
PREVIEW
Press .
The laser pointer displays the print area that has been set.
 W : mm L : mm
H : . mm
Press to return to the original screen.
Description
This feature lets you check the set print area. You can check whether or not the print area that you intend is
set before you start printing.

You Can Fine Tune the Print Area That is Set
Procedure
 Specify the print area.

 Press .
 FUNCTION
PRINT AREA
Press , and then .
 PRINT AREA
ADJUST
Press .
Move the laser pointer to the print-start position.
 SCAN :
FEED :
. mm
. mm
Press , and refine the
adjustment of the print-start position (lower right of print
area).
Move the laser pointer to the print-end position.
 WIDTH : . mm
LENGTH : . mm
Press , and refine the ad-
justment of the print-end position (print area's upper left).
 W : mm L : mm
H : . mm
Description
This feature lets you make fine adjustments of the specified print area. If the specified print area is slightly
displaced from the actual print area on the media, you can adjust the print start position and end position
respectively.

Height Settings When the Print Surface is Uneven

This machine can also print on uneven surfaces. However, remember the following points for the height set-
ting.
 Automatically set the height for the highest position of the media.
 Gap between "highest position of the media" and "lowest position of the print surface" should
be 2 mm or less (as a general guide).
Print quality at the lower position degrades as the height gap widens.
Highest position
of the media Max. 2 mm (as a
general guide)
Lowest posi-
tion of the print
surface Media
 Printing on a surface that is perpendicular to print heads is not possible.
Print heads
Printing on this surface is not possible.

Media

Even When the Media Comes into Contact with the Media Gap Sensor During Printing, Automatic Adjustment is Performed to Continue Printing
Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
Press several times until the screen shown on
the left appears.
Press .
 SUB MENU
CLEARANCE MODE
the left appears.
Press .
 CLEARANCE MODE
CANCEL RE-ADJ.
Press to select "RE-ADJ".
Press to enable the setting
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA
nal screen.
Description
This function is effective for printing on media that cannot be redone. This setting allows the height to be
readjusted automatically to continue printing even when the media moves out of position or lifts up and
comes into contact with the media gap sensor during printing.*
However, the change of the height settings may cause lower printing image quality. (During automatic readjust-
ment, the media gap sensor will come into contact with the media as well. ) Hence, proper printing requires
properly securing the media before printing to keep it from moving out of position or lifting up.
Even if "RE-ADJ" is selected, printing and setup will be canceled in the following cases.
 In automatic readjustment, the flat table descends more than 10 mm.
 In automatic readjustment, even if the flat table has moved to the bottom, the media comes into contact with the
media gap sensor.
If "CANCEL" is selected, printing and setup will be canceled without performing automatic readjustment. **
* For information on operation after printing is finished, refer to P. 88, "[READJUST TABLE HEIGHT]".
** For information on operation after printing is canceled, refer to P. 89, "[CANCELED FOR TABLE HEIGHT]".
Default Settings
[CLEARANCE MODE]: CANCEL

Fully Utilizing the Print Quality Adjustment Feature
Preventing Soiling of the Media and Dot Drop-out
Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press .
 SUB MENU
PERIODIC CL.
the left appears.
Press .
 PERIODIC CL.
NONE 10min
Press to select an item.
Page
Automatic cleaning is performed each time prior to the start of
printing.
5 to 990 minutes
Automatic cleaning is performed when the cumulative printing time
reaches the value you set here. The color may become uneven because
the printing is paused.
NONE
Automatic cleaning is not performed.
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA
nal screen.
Description
In the following cases, ink tends to collect on the surface of the heads. Under some conditions, this ink may
be transferred to the media or cause dot drop-out.
 When you use media prone to a buildup of static charge
 When the ambient temperature is low
 When the variation in unevenness on the print surface is high (There is a limit to the unevenness of the
print surface.)
Selecting "PAGE" or a value from “5 to 990 minutes", the ink buildup is removed before or during printing while
printing is performed. Using "PAGE" or a value from "5 to 990 minutes results in longer printing times.
Default Settings
[PERIODIC CL.]: NONE

Reducing Print Quality Degradation from Ink Mist (Ink Spatter)
Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press three times.
 CARRIAGE FAN
HIGH MIDDLE
Press to select an item.
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA
nal screen.
Description
Under some printing conditions (such as low temperature or when a static charge is likely), a greater amount
of ink mist (ink spatter during printing) may be produced and adversely affect the print quality. In these cases,
you may be able to alleviate the symptom by lowering the rotation of the carriage fan. Whether the symptom
can be alleviated or not depends on the temperature and media type. Be sure to check the print status as you
adjust the setting.
However, the purpose of the carriage fan is to prevent ink buildup on the surface of print heads. Lowering its
rotation will lead to more dot drop-outs. This means if you set it to "Middle", "Low", or "Off", you should perform
normal cleaning more frequently. The "PERIODIC CL." setting is also effective against dot drop-outs .
 P. 39, "Preventing Soiling of the Media and Dot Drop-out"
* Only the carriage fan's setting can be changed. The rear fan setting cannot be changed.
Default Settings
[CARRIAGE FAN.]: HIGH

Re-curing Ink
This feature cannot be used if media setup has been canceled. (When the media is being set up,
flashes. If you hold for one second or longer, the setup will be canceled. When canceled,
turns off.)
Procedure
 Press .
 FUNCTION
UV SCANNING
the left appears.
Press .
The print heads move, and the print area is illuminated by the UV-
LED lamp.
Description
When the ink is not completely cured after printing is complete, cure the ink by illuminating it once again
with the UV-LED lamp. A characteristic of UV ink is that it cures quickly when exposed to the UV lamp, but
curing may be difficult for materials like cloth that absorb ink. The effect depends on the media material, but
this function may alleviate the symptom.

Fully Utilizing Convenient Print Features
Continuously Outputting Print Data

Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press , and then .
 SUB MENU
PRT CONTINUE
Press .
 PRT CONTINUE
ENABLE DISABLE
Press to select “ENABLE.”
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA
Press in this order to go back to the
original screen.
Description
If "ENABLE" is selected
When multiple print data are sent at a time from the computer, the print data can be output in a row. This
feature is useful when you want to output multiple data in a row without replacing the media.
If "DISABLE" is selected
Even when multiple data are sent at a time from the computer, they are not output in a row and the screen
shown below appears when one data is output. If you want to replace the media for each print data, select
"DISABLE."
FINISHED PRINT When this screen is displayed, no data is accepted from the computer.
Pressing to return to the screen shown on the left, and data

can be accepted from the computer .
Default Settings
[PRT CONTINUE]: DISABLE

Fully Utilizing Convenient Print Features
Reducing Output Time

Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press .
 SUB MENU
FULL WIDTH S
the left appears.
Press .
 FULL WIDTH S
FULL OFF
Press to select "PRTAREA" or "OFF."
PRTAREA
Adjust the operating range of the print heads to the preset print area.
OFF
"OFF" matches the range of print heads movement to the output
data. Movement is limited to the minimum amount necessary, and
this can be expected to yield the fastest output. When this feature is
used, the time needed for the ink to harden is not constant, and an
uneven color may result.
FULL
The media moves at a constant speed. The most stable output result
can be obtained.
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA
nal screen.
Description
The output time is reduced by restricting the operating range of the print heads. This feature is effective when
the print area or output data has a small width.
Default Settings
[FULL WIDTH S]: FULL

Fully Utilizing the Administrative Features
Setting the Menu Language and Units of Measurement

This feature sets the language and units of measurement displayed on the display screen of the operation
panel.
Procedure
 Hold down and switch on the sub power.
 MENU LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
Press to select the display (menu) lan-
guage.
 LENGTH UNIT
mm INCH
Press to select the measurement unit
for length.
 TEMP. UNIT
C F
Press to select the measurement unit
for temperature.
Default Settings
[MENU LANGUAGE]: ENGLISH

[LENGTH UNIT]: mm
[TEMP. UNIT]: °C
Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode (Power Saving Function)
Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press .
 SUB MENU
SLEEP
the left appears.
Press twice.
 INTERVAL
30min 15min
Press to select.
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA
nal screen.
Default Setting
[INTERVAL]: 30min

Deactivating the Sleep Mode (Power Saving Function)
Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press .
 SUB MENU
SLEEP
the left appears.
Press , and then .
 SLEEP
SETTING
Press .
 SETTING
ENABLE DISABLE
Press to select “DISABLE”.
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA
nal screen.
Default Setting
[SETTING]: ENABLE
Returning All Settings to Factory Defaults

This menu returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults. However, the settings for [MENU LANGUAGE],
[LENGTH UNIT], and [TEMP. UNIT] are not returned to the factory defaults.
Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press .
 SUB MENU
FACTORY DEFAULT
the left appears.
Press .

Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out

This menu lets you change, according to your purpose, the operation that takes place when an ink cartridge
is empty.
Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press .
Press twice.
 SUB MENU
INK CONTROL
Press twice.
 EMPTY MODE
STOP CONT.
Press to select.
STOP: Printing pauses immediately when a cartridge becomes empty.
“CONT” (continue): Printing does not stop when a cartridge becomes
empty. When a cartridge becomes empty, a warning beep sounds.
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA nal screen.
Description
When “STOP” is selected, printing pauses and so colors may be uneven. Ensure a sufficient amount of remain-
ing ink before you begin printing.
When “CONT” is selected, printing does not stop even if ink runs out completely. To replace the cartridge, wait
until printing ends or press to pause printing.
Default Setting
[EMPTY MODE]: STOP

Viewing Information about the System of This Machine

Note: For information on how to set up a network, refer to “First Step Guide”.
Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
SYSTEM INFO.
the left appears.
You can check the following information.
[MODEL]: Model name
[SERIAL NO.]: Serial number
[INK]: Ink type
[FIRMWARE]: Firmware version
[Network]: Network configuration (IP address, etc.)
Continue
To the [NETWORK] menu

MENU SYSTEM INFO. MODEL
SYSTEM INFO. MODEL XXX-XXX
SYSTEM INFO. SERIAL NO .

SERIAL NO. XXXXXXX
SYSTEM INFO. INK

INK XXX-XXX　XXXXXXX
SYSTEM INFO. FIRMWARE

FIRMWARE Ver.XXX
To the [MAC ADDRESS] menu

SYSTEM INFO. NETWORK IP ADDRESS IP ADDRESS
NETWORK IP ADDRESS 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5
To the [MODEL] menu
NETWORK SUBNET MASK SUBNET MASK

SUBNET MASK 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5
NETWORK GATEWAY ADDR. GATEWAY ADDR.

GATEWAY ADDR. 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5. 2 5 5
NETWORK MAC ADDRESS

MAC ADDRESS XXXXXXXXXXXX
To the [IP ADDRESS] menu

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Chapter 3
Maintenance
Introduction: About Maintenance..................................................50

Automatic Maintenance Feature and Notes...............................50
Keep Performing Maintenance...................................................50
Alarm Feature.............................................................................50
Important Note on Draining Ink..................................................50
Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Ink Cartridges..........51
Checking for Remaining Ink.......................................................51
How to Replace the Ink Cartridge..............................................52
Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily..............................54
Maintenance of Ink Cartridges...................................................54
Cleaning.....................................................................................54
About Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads.......................54
Disposing of Discharged fluid.....................................................55
Periodic Cleaning Maintenance....................................................58
About Each Cleaning Method.....................................................58
Medium and Powerful Cleaning.................................................58
Manual Cleaning.........................................................................60
When the White Ink Concentration is Low....................................64
Restoring White Ink Concentration.............................................64
When Dot Drop-out Cannot be Cleared Up..................................65
When Dot Drop-out of White or Gloss Ink Cannot be Cleared Up..65
Cleaning All Print Heads.............................................................66
Replacing Consumable Parts.......................................................69
Replacing the Wiper...................................................................69
Replacing the Filter.....................................................................72
Switching the Ink Type..................................................................75
Method for Switching the Ink Type (EUV⇔EUV3)......................75
When Moving the Unit...................................................................78
Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling.........78
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Introduction: About Maintenance
Automatic Maintenance Feature and Notes

This machine has a feature that automatically performs maintenance periodically. Please observe the following
because operations, such as preventing the print heads from drying out are performed.
 Always leave the main power on.
 Do not leave the front cover open for a long time.
 Return to the top menu after specifying settings in various menus.
Keep Performing Maintenance

Daily maintenance
Please perform regular maintenance to keep the machine in a condition to produce the best quality printing.
 P. 54, "Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily"
Periodic maintenance
There is maintenance you should perform periodically to ensure consistent output.
Switch the power on once every two weeks

Switch the sub power on once every two weeks. When you turn on the power, the machine automatically
performs some operations such as those to keep the print heads from drying out. Allowing the machine to
stand completely unused for a prolonged period may damage the print heads, so be sure to switch on the
power to perform these automatic operations.
Keep at a Constant Temperature and Relative Humidity
Even when the machine is not in use, keep it at a temperature of 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F) and a relative humidity
of 20 to 80% RH (with no condensation). Not doing so may cause the machine to breakdown.
Alarm Feature
PRESS THE POWER This feature reminds you to switch on the sub power once a month. When
KEY TO CLEAN the machine remains unused for about a month, this screen appears and a
warning beep sounds. If this screen appears, switch on the sub power. When
maintenance operations finish, switch off the sub power.
This feature operates when the printer's main power is turned on. We recommend leaving on the main power
to the printer even when the machine will remain unused for a prolonged period.
Important Note on Draining Ink
INK CONTROL Although this machine has features for draining internal ink, it should never
PUMP UP be used except in special cases. Allowing the machine to stand without ink
for a prolonged period may damage the heads. Once ink has been filled, as
a rule, the ink should never be drained.
50 Chapter 3 Maintenance
Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Ink Cartridges
Checking for Remaining Ink
Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
INK REMAINING
the left appears.
Press .
Indicates the amount of ink remaining. When there are more ,

the amount of ink remaining is larger.
* The displays shows approximately how much ink remains. It may differ somewhat from the actual
amount remaining.
Amount of ink
Much remaining
Cartridge slot number
Little
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA
nal screen.
Chapter 3 Maintenance 51
How to Replace the Ink Cartridge

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. After replacing the cartridge, close the ink cartridge cover
and front cover. Printing resumes.
Procedure
 Check the number flashing on the screen.

The ink at the flashing cartridge slot number is run-
ning out.
 Open the front cover.

Open the ink cartridge cover.
 Gently shake a new ink cartridge of the

same type and same color prior to replac-
ing.
 Pull out the empty ink cartridge and imme-

diately insert the new one.
 Keep the side with the arrow face up

 Insert and remove slowly, one at a time
 Close the ink cartridge cover.

Close the front cover.
Important Notes on Replacing Cartridges

 Make sure that the ink cartridge cover is always closed except when absolutely necessary, such as
when you are replacing ink cartridges. The ink inside the cartridges will become hardened, and it
may cause the printer to malfunction.
 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 with undue force.
 Never remove an ink cartridge suddenly while the printer is in operation.
WARNING Never store ink, cleaning liquid, or discharged fluid in any of the follow-
ing locations.
 Any location exposed to open flame
 Any location where high temperatures may occur
 Near bleach or any other such oxidizing agent or explosive material
 Any location within the reach of children
There is a risk of fire. Accidental ingestion by children may pose a health hazard.
Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily
Maintenance of Ink Cartridges

Be sure to perform the following types of maintenance. The ingredients in the ink have a tendency to precipi-
tate. Particularly, the white ink contains ingredients that precipitate easily, and deposits may harden and cause
problems including printer malfunctions if left untouched for an extended period of time.
 Shake the new ink cartridge gently before loading it.

 Temporarily remove only the white ink cartridge, shake it gently, and load it before starting
operation for the day.
Cleaning
WARNING Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material.
Doing so may cause fire.
Wipe away any buildup of ink or grime that has adhered to the machine as part of daily cleaning. In particular,
the flat table is likely to have a buildup of grime. Clean by wiping with a cloth moistened by neutral detergent
diluted with water then wrung dry.
 This machine is a precision device, and is sensitive to dust and dirt. Perform cleaning on a daily basis.
 Never attempt to oil or lubricate the machine.
About Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads

Care of the print heads is essential to ensure optimal printing at all times. There are daily care and periodic care.
Daily Care and Maintenance
Printing Tests and Normal cleaning

Be sure to perform a printing test before and after daily operations. Also, perform this maintenance during
daily operations as needed.
Periodic Care and Maintenance
* 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.
Disposing of Discharged fluid
CHECK The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Dispose of collected material
DRAIN BOTTLE before the bottle becomes full. The message shown in the figure appears
when a certain amount of discharged fluid has collected in the bottle.
Follow the procedure below to discard the discharged fluid.
1. Empty the bottle by discarding the discharged fluid.
 CHECK
DRAIN BOTTLE
When the message shown in the figure appears, press
.
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press .
Press twice.
 SUB MENU
MAINTENANCE
Press , and then .
 MAINTENANCE
DRAIN BOTTLE
Press .
 OPEN PANEL
COVER
When the figure shown on the left appears, open the
panel cover.
Pull out in the direction of the arrow.
 EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE
When the screen shown on the left appears, detach the
bottle, and empty it to discard the discharged fluid.
Upper limit
Discard before it
exceeds this level.
CAUTION Before 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.
WARNING Never place discharged fluid near open flame.

CAUTION To 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 may cause fire, odor, or physical distress.
Do not store discharged liquids in a location where they are exposed to direct sunlight.
When temporarily storing discharged fluid in the included drain bottle, do not store in a location that
is exposed to direct sunlight. The discharged fluid may harden, making the drain bottle unusable.
Dispose of discharged fluid properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale.
Discharged fluid is flammable and contains toxic ingredients. Never 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.
2. Attach the emptied drain bottle and reset the discharged-fluid count.
 EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE
Re-attach the emptied drain bottle.
Press .
 RESET DRAIN
COUNTER
Press .
 CLOSE PANEL
COVER
When the figure shown on the left appears, close the
panel cover.
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA
nal screen.
Periodic Cleaning Maintenance
About Each Cleaning Method

There are several cleaning menus on this machine. Perform cleaning periodically or as needed.
Normal cleaning Perform normal cleaning when there is a dot drop-out in test prints. Be
sure to do this in the following cases.
 Before daily operations
 After daily operations
Also, perform normal cleaning during daily operations as needed.

Medium cleaning If you cannot fix dot drop-out with normal cleaning, try medium clean-
ing. If medium cleaning does not fix the problem, perform powerful
Powerful cleaning cleaning.
Manual cleaning Perform every day when the machine's interior tends to be grimy due
to the scattering of ink mist (this problem tends to occur when printing
with the some distance between the print heads and the print surface).
Even if it does not become very grimy, clean periodically as needed
based on your usage (at least, once a month).
 P. 60, "Manual Cleaning"
Medium and Powerful Cleaning

When normal cleaning (P. 21, "Printing Test and Normal Cleaning") does not correct dot drop-out, perform the
more powerful cleaning, a “medium cleaning”, two or three times. If the condition is not improved, try the
even more powerful “powerful cleaning”.
Medium cleaning consumes more ink than normal cleaning. Powerful cleaning consumes more ink
than medium cleaning. Because the print heads are prone to damage if cleaned too frequently, do
not perform cleaning more than necessary.
Procedure
 Press .
 FUNCTION
CLEANING
Press , and then .
 CLEANING
MEDIUM CL.
“MEDIUM CL.”
Press .
“POWERFUL CL.”
Press , and then .
 MEDIUM CL.
AB
_
Press to choose the group of heads that
is not to be cleaned.
Press to get rid of the group display.
Repeat this procedure to display the groups of only the
heads that require cleaning.
Printing-test results
If the Printing-test Results

Dot drop-out Are Difficult to Interpret
Examine the results from different
angles in a well-lighted location.
Take advantage of reflected light
Group A Group B to enable visual checking.
 CLEANING. . .
>>>
“MEDIUM CL.”
The screen shown in the figure appears, and then cleaning starts.
MEDIUM CL. When it finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again.
AB
_
CHECK “POWERFUL CL.”

DRAIN BOTTLE Check the drain bottle.
If the amount of discharged fluid is near the upper-limit line, then
remove the bottle, discard the collected fluid, and reattach the bottle.
Press .
CLEANING. . . The screen shown in the figure appears, and then cleaning starts.
>>>
POWERFUL CL. When it finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again.
AB
_
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA
When Powerful Cleaning Is Not Effective
When dot drop-out does not improve after cleaning several times, perform "Manual Cleaning of Print Heads".
Such cleaning can be effective when carried out periodically, according to the frequency of use.
Manual Cleaning
When the Manual Cleaning Becomes Necessary

When there is a lot of scattered ink mist and the inside of the machine is soiled
Perform every day when frequently printing with the print heads at a distance from the print surface or when
ink is emitted to locations that protrude from the print surface. If the scattered ink mist is allowed to harden,
it may cause malfunctions.
Perform once a month or more

To maintain stable output conditions at all times, perform manual cleaning more than once a month.
We recommend manual cleaning when any of the following symptoms occurs

If the following symptoms occur and you are not able to fix them with automatic cleaning features, such as
normal cleaning, perform manual cleaning.
Wiper replacement may also be effective in improving these symptoms.
 P. 69, "Replacing the Wiper"
Dot drop-out Ink drips Dragging dirt
Flaws in the dot pattern Ink pools in dust or dirt The phenomenon where
caused by dust on the print adhered to the print heads, dirt or dust accumulates on
heads. and drips onto the media. the print heads.
 The frequency with which manual cleaning should be performed depends on the machine's use. For in-
formation about frequency of cleaning needed for your conditions of use, contact your authorized Roland
DG Corp. dealer.
 When the cleaning stick and cleaning liquid used for manual cleaning runs out, purchase them from your
authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
 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 .
Important Notes on This Procedure

 Cleaning requires the cleaning liquid and cleaning sticks included with the printer, so have these
items ready.
 Before performing this operation, remove any media.
 To prevent the heads from drying out, finish this procedure in 10 minutes or less. A warning beep
sounds after 10 minutes.
 Never use any implement other than the included cleaning stick. Cotton swabs or other lint-
producing items may damage the heads. If you use up the cleaning stick, purchase a new one
from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
 Use one cleaning stick per cleaning session. Reusing cleaning sticks may reduce print quality.
 Do not put a cleaning stick that has been used for cleaning into the cleaning liquid. It may dete-
riorate the fluid.
 Never rub the nozzle surface of the heads.
 Stroke the sponges very gently, applying as little pressure as possible. Never rub, scrape, or crush
them.
When a warning beep sounds during cleaning

A warning beep sounds 10 minutes after operation begins. Stop work and close the front cover. And
then, press to quit the manual cleaning menu. After that, restart the procedure from the
beginning.
CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified in the instructions above, and

never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
1. Change to the print-head manual-cleaning mode.
 Remove any media. Close the front cover.
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press .
Press twice.
 SUB MENU
MAINTENANCE
Press .
 MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Press .
NOW PROCESSING. .
OPEN FRONT The print-head carriage, and then the screen shown in the figure
COVER
appears.
 Open the front cover.
 Touch the location shown in the figure (un-

der the ink cartridge cover) to discharge any
static electricity.
FINISHED? Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
2. Clean using the cleaning stick.
 Moisten the cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid.
 Clean in the sequence shown in the figure below.

Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust (lint).
Be sure to use one of

the included cleaning
sticks.
Clean only the

metal frame.
While cleaning, be careful not to Gently stroke the

touch the head surfaces (nozzle sponge. Never rub
surface) directly with the stick. forcefully.
Note
Do not clean the irradiation surface (glass surface) of the UV irradiation device. Doing so may damage the
UV irradiation device. For details on cleaning the irradiation surface of the UV irradiation device, contact your
3. Quit manual cleaning mode.
 Close the front cover.
 Press .
CLEANING. . . The print-head carriage moves to the right side of the machine.
>>>
SETUP MEDIA After quitting the manual cleaning mode, the screen returns to the
figure as shown..
4. Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure.

Perform a printing test to check the results.
Perform cleaning using the machine’s cleaning feature several times when necessary.
When the White Ink Concentration is Low
Restoring White Ink Concentration

Prolonged use of this machine may cause the concentration of the white ink to decrease. This is because white
ingredients in white ink easily precipitate. The "CIRCULATE INK" feature circulates the ink to eliminate white
ink precipitation, which restores the white ink concentration. However, this procedure requires some ink to
be discharged, so you should not perform this procedure frequently.
Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press .
 SUB MENU
INK CONTROL
the left appears.
Press , and then .
 INK CONTROL
CIRCULATE INK
Press .
 CIRCULATE INK
CIR-DISCHARGE
Press .
Ink circulation starts.
When Dot Drop-out Cannot be Cleared Up
When Dot Drop-out of White or Gloss Ink Cannot be Cleared Up

In this operation, all white and gloss inks within the printer are discharged, and the interior is cleaned. Ink is
refilled after cleaning. This operation requires two SOL INK cleaning cartridges.
White ink tends to settle, and may harden if allowed to stand for a lengthy time. Therefore, abnormal ink
emission including dot drop-out tends to occur more frequently than with other inks, even when using the
cleaning function (Normal, Medium, or Powerful) or manual cleaning.
* If you want to perform maintenance on inks other than white or gloss ink, see P. 66, "Cleaning All Print Heads".
 A large amount of ink will be discharged during this operation. Perform this operation when
all procedures such as "Normal", "Medium", "Powerful", and "Manual" cleaning, and mea-
sures to improve ink emission flaws (such as dot drop-out) do not improve the symptoms.
 Be sure to use SOL INK cleaning cartridges. Use of any other type may result in breakdown.
 According to the procedure, fill with ink as soon as possible. Allowing the machine to stand
without ink may damage the print heads.
Procedure
 Press .
 MENU
INK RENEWAL
Press to display the left figure.
Press .
 CHECK
DRAIN BOTTLE
Discard the discharged fluid and attach the emptied bottle.
Press .
 REMOVE CARTRIDGE
123456
Open the front cover and the ink cartridge cover.
Remove the ink cartridges from slots 5 and 6.
5, 6 flashes Insert SOL INK cleaning cartridges into slots 5 and 6.
SET CL-LIQUID
123456
5, 6 flashes
RENEWING INK. . .
>>>
 REMOVE CL-LIQUID
123456
When the screen shown on the left appears, remove the
SOL INK cartridges from slots 5 and 6.
5, 6 flashes Carry out steps  and  as many times as indicated on the dis-
RENEWING INK. . . play screen.
>>>>>>
 SET CARTRIDGE
123456
When the screen shown on the left appears, insert an ink
cartridge in slots 5 and 6.
5, 6 flashes
RENEWING INK. . .
>>>>>>>>>
MENU
INK RENEWAL
 Close the ink cartridge cover and the front cover.
 W : mm L : mm
H :SETUP
. mm
MEDIA
nal screen.
Cleaning All Print Heads

In this operation, all inks within the printer are discharged, and the interior is cleaned. Ink is
refilled after cleaning.
This operation requires six unused SOL INK cleaning cartridges (four for cleaning and two for refilling ink).
Have these on hand before you start.
* The effect on white ink and gloss ink is the same as P. 65, "When Dot Drop-out of White or Gloss Ink Cannot be
Cleared Up". If you want to perform maintenance only on white and gloss ink, see P. 65.
 All inks are discharged in this operation. Perform this operation when all procedures such
as "Normal", "Medium", "Powerful", and "Manual" cleaning, and measures to improve ink
emission flaws (such as dot drop-out) do not improve the symptoms.
 When the cleaning ends, fill with ink as soon as possible. Allowing the machine to stand
without ink may damage the print heads.
Procedure
 Discharge ink.
Perform operations in P. 55, 1.- "Disposing of Discharged fluid" and the following procedures before
discharging ink. The following operations will discharge large amounts of fluid. Empty the drain bottle,
or the discharged fluid may overflow.
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press .
 SUB MENU
INK CONTROL
Press several times until the screen shown on the
left appears.
Press .
Press twice.
 INK CONTROL
HEAD WASH
Press .
 CLEANING LIQUID
IS REQUIRED
Make sure the cleaning liquid is ready.
Press .
 CHECK
DRAIN BOTTLE
Make sure the drain bottle is empty, and then press
.

If it is not empty, redo from Step .
Be sure to discard the discharged fluid.
 Thereafter, follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the operations.

After cleaning has finished, the sub power is automatically switched off.
 Start filling ink.
See "First Step Guide" and promptly fill with ink. When filling with ink, you use (two) SOL INK cleaning
cartridges again.
Cleaning of the head surface as an emergency measure

When dot drop-out and/or dot deflection is not improved even if cleaning is performed several times,
you can clean the head surface as an emergency measure. Since the head surface (nozzle surface)
is an extremely delicate mechanism, make sure to perform the operation carefully and deliberately.
This operation is an emergency measure. It may damage defect-free parts depending on the symptoms,
worsening the symptoms. If you have any questions, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
Procedure
 Perform Step 1. on P. 60, "Manual Cleaning".
 Apply a large amount of cleaning solution to the cleaning stick.
 Softly press the cleaning stick to the head surface (nozzle surface).
Press it gently and softly so that the head nozzle is permeated with the cleaning liquid.
Never rub the stick on the surface or press it forcibly.
 Perform Steps 3. and 4. on P. 65, "Manual Cleaning".
Replacing Consumable Parts
Replacing the Wiper
TIME FOR The wipers are components that you use when cleaning the print heads.
WIPER REPLACE When the screen displays a message like the one shown, it means the
item needs to be replaced. Replace with new items.
For information about purchasing wipers, contact your authorized
Roland DG Corp. dealer.
When a warning beep sounds during wiper replacement
A warning beep sounds 10 minutes after operation begins. Stop work and close the front cover. Press
to quit the wiper replacement menu. After that, restart the procedure from the beginning.
CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified in these instructions, and

1. Enter the WIPER REPLACE menu
 TIME FOR
WIPER REPLACE
.
 Remove any media.
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press .
Press twice.
 SUB MENU
MAINTENANCE
Press , and then .
 MAINTENANCE
REPLACE WIPER
Press .
NOW PROCESSING. .
The print-head carriage, and then the screen shown in the figure
OPEN FRONT
COVER appears.
 Open the front cover.
 Touch the location shown in the figure (un-

der the ink cartridge cover) to discharge any
static electricity.
 FINISHED? Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
2. Replace the wipers.
 Detach the old wipers.

Detach the hook and pull up and out.
Tweezers
(included part)
 Insert the new wipers.

Insert the wipers with the orientation shown in the
figure.
 Attach the hook.
3. Quit the wiper replacement menu.
 Press .
FINISHED?
CLEANING. . .
>>>
SETUP MEDIA After quitting the wiper replacement menu, the screen returns to
the figure as shown.
Replacing the Filter
TIME FOR This section explains how to replace the filter used for the mist fan
FILTER REPLACE that adjusts scattering of ink mist. When the screen displays a message
like the one shown, it means the item needs to be replaced. Replace
with new items.
For information about purchasing filters, contact your authorized
Roland DG Corp. dealer.
When a warning beep sounds during filter replacement
A warning beep sounds 10 minutes after operation begins. Stop work and close the front cover. Press
to quit the filter replacement menu. After that, restart the procedure from the beginning.
CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified in these instructions, and

1. Enter the filter replacement menu.
 TIME FOR
FILTER REPLACE
.
 Remove any media.
 Press .
 MENU
SUB MENU
the left appears.
Press .
Press twice.
 SUB MENU
MAINTENANCE
Press .
Press twice.
 MAINTENANCE
REPLACE FILTER
Press .
REPLACE REAR Preparations are complete when this screen appears.

FAN FILTER
2. Replace filter.
 Replace rear mist fan's filter.

When replacing, wipe away any buildup of ink
around the fan module with a cloth.
Filter
Screw
Filter cover
 Press .
NOW PROCESSING. .
The print-head carriage, and then the screen shown in the figure
appears.
OPEN FRONT Open the front cover.
COVER
REPLACE CARRIAGE Preparations are complete when this screen appears.

FAN FILTER
 Replace carriage mist fan's filter.
Filter cover
Filter Screw
Print-head carriage
When replacing, wipe away any buildup of ink around the fan module with a cloth.
3. Quit the filter replacement menu.
 Press .
CLEANING. . .
>>>
SETUP MEDIA After quitting the filter replacement menu, the screen returns to the
figure as shown..
Switching the Ink Type
Method for Switching the Ink Type (EUV⇔EUV3)
Important
 You can only switch the ink type*1 between EUV ink and EUV3 ink.
 You cannot switch the ink mode.*2
*1 Ink type: Indicates the type of ink that is used. Examples include EUV ink and EUV3 ink.
*2 Ink mode: Indicates the combination of the ink colors that are used. Examples include white mode and
gloss mode; the name of the special color used is included in the ink mode.
1. Draining Ink Remaining Inside the Unit.
Insert each color ink cartridge into the slot labeled with the matching color. If you insert the wrong
cartridges, the color inks may be mixed. Be careful not to insert the wrong cartridges. Contact your
authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us, if you inserted the wrong cartridges and the color inks were
mixed.
 Press .
 MENU Press several times until the screen shown

SUB MENU below appears.
Press .
 SUB MENU Press several times until the screen shown

INK CONTROL below appears.
 INK CONTROL Press in this order until the screen

PUMP UP shown below appears.
 Press .
 Thereafter, follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the operations.

After cleaning has finished, the sub power is automatically switched off.
The error message “CANCELED FOR MOTOR PROTECTION” may display to prevent damage to the machine
due to the overheating of pump motor.
In this case, allow the machine to stand for approximately 10 minutes before resuming operation.
Press any key other than the sub power switch to cancel the error message.
WARNING Never place discharged fluid and ink near open flame.
CAUTION To store discharged fluid temporarily, keep it in the provided drain bottle or in a durable
container such as a metal can or polyethylene tank, and close the cap tightly.
Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause fire, odor, physical distress.
Store discharged fluid in a location not exposed to direct sunlight.
When temporarily storing discharged fluid in the included drain bottle, keep the drain bottle out of direct
sunlight. Otherwise the discharged fluid may harden, making the drain bottle unusable.
Dispose of discharged fluid properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale.
Discharged fluid is flammable and contains toxic ingredients. Never 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.
2. Fill with ink.
 Press the sub power button.
 Select the ink type.

<When switching to EUV ink>
SELECT INK TYPE Press to select “ECO-UV.”
ECOUV CMYKGlW Press .
<When switching to EUV3 ink>

SELECT INK TYPE Press to select “ECO-UV3”.
ECOUV3 CMYKGlW Press .
 Thereafter, follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the operations.

After finishing the operation, close the ink cartridge cover.
When you use VersaWorks

Be sure to perform the following operation after filling with ink. Otherwise, you cannot use
VersaWorks.
Procedure

Windows 10
Click the [Start] ( ) menu.
Click [All apps].
Click [All Programs] (or [Programs]) > [Roland VersaWorks] > [Initialize Application].
Windows 8.1
Click on the [Start] screen.
Click [Initialize Application] for Roland VersaWorks.
Windows 7
Click the [Start] ( ) menu.
Click [All Programs] (or [Programs]) > [Roland VersaWorks] > [Initialize Application].
 Click [ Yes ] when a confirmation message for initialization of the applica-

tion appears.
 Click [ OK ] when a completion message for initialization of the applica-

tion appears.
 Start VersaWorks.
The [ Printer Settings ] window is displayed. This is because the connection with the printer
is initialized by performing Initialize Application.
 Make the settings of the printer.

 “Printer Connection and Settings” in ”Roland VersaWorks Quick Start Guide”
When you initialize the application, the settings of Roland@NET are initialized as well.
Please make the settings again.
 ”Making the Settings for Roland@NET” in ”Roland VersaWorks Quick Start Guide”
When Moving the Unit
Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling

To move the machine, you must completely drain all ink inside the machine and secure the print heads in
place with packing materials to protect them. Attempting to move the machine without first doing this may
result in damage to internal components due to leaking ink or damage to the heads.
This operation requires six unused SOL INK cleaning cartridges (four for cleaning and two for refilling ink).
Have these on hand before you start.
Important Notes on Moving
 Once the preparations for moving are complete, move the machine and fill it with ink with as little delay
as possible. Allowing the machine to stand without ink may damage the print heads.
 When moving the machine, keep it at a temperature between 5 to 40˚C (41 to 104˚F) and at relative humidity
between 20 to 80% (with no condensation). Failure to do so may result in breakdown.
 Handle the machine with care when moving, keeping it level (not tilted at an angle) and preventing it from
striking other objects.
Procedure
 Clean print heads.

Perform steps on P. 66, "Cleaning All Print Heads".
 If the drain bottle and panel cover are detached, put them on.
 Remove the stored packing.
When Moving the Unit
 Secure the print heads and the flat table.
The machine is now ready to be moved.
 Move as soon as possible.
 Immediately reinstall the machine and fill with ink.

See "First Step Guide" and promptly fill with ink. When filling with ink, you use (two) SOL INK cleaning
cartridges again.
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Chapter 4
Appendix
Read this chapter whenever you face a problem (FAQ)...............82

Printer Does Not Run.................................................................82
Attractive Printing Is Not Possible..............................................84
The Print Heads Do Not Move....................................................86
Handling Messages and Error Messages.....................................87
A Message Appears....................................................................87
An Error Message Appears........................................................89
Main Specifications.......................................................................91
Dimensional Drawing..................................................................91
Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels.........92
Specifications Table....................................................................93
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Read this chapter whenever you face a problem (FAQ)
Printer Does Not Run
The Printer Unit Does Not Run
Is the power switched on?

Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power switch and make sure the sub power switch
lights up.
 P. 10, "Switching the Power On and Off"
Is illuminated?
If is not illuminated, the printer cannot print. Complete up to setting the printer area, close the front
cover, and press .
Are any covers open?

Close the front cover and the panel cover.
Is the top menu displayed?

Top menu
W : mm L : mm If the top menu is not displayed, output will not start even when data is sent
H : . mm from the computer. To go to the top menu, press , then press .
Is illuminated?
If is illuminated printing is paused. To resume, press . goes out, and output resumes.
 P. 28, "Pausing or Canceling Output"
Has ink run out?
When data is sent while the screen shown in the figure is displayed, a message
appears and a warning beep sounds. At the same time, operation pauses. When
the ink cartridge is replaced with a new one, output resumes.
 P. 52, "How to Replace the Ink Cartridge"
Is a message displayed on the screen?

 P. 87, "A Message Appears"
 P. 89, "An Error Message Appears"
Is the cable connected?

Connect the cable securely.
 “First Step Guide”
82 Chapter 4 Appendix
Is the Activity LED lit?
If the Activity LED for the Ethernet connector is not lit, the
network connection has not been made correctly. Check
Activity LED whether or not the network routing is appropriate. Try
connecting the computer and the machine to the same
hub or connecting them directly using a crossover cable.
If this makes it possible to perform output, it means the
problem is in the network itself.
Are the network settings correct?

If output is not possible even though the Activity LED is on, make sure the IP address and other settings are
correct. The settings on both the machine and the computer must be appropriate. Redo the settings, checking
to ensure that the IP address does not conflict with the IP address for another device on the network, that the
port setting for the software RIP specifies the IP address set on the machine, that the settings have no typing
errors, and for other such problems.
 P. 47, "Viewing Information about the System of This Machine"
 “First Step Guide”
Did the software RIP end abnormally?

Make sure the software RIP is running correctly, then switch the sub power switch off and back on.
 “Roland VersaWorks Quick Start Guide”
Is the temperature of the room too low?

Use the machine in an environment where the temperature is 20 to 32°C (68 to 90°F).
The Flat Table Does Not Move
Is something stuck in the X-axis, Y-axis, or Z-axis movable axes?

Check whether or not something is catching or stuck and interfering with operation.
Are any covers open?

Close the front cover and panel cover while starting up or printing. If any cover is open while starting up or
printing, the flat table cannot be moved for your safety.
The Media Gap Sensor Does Not Sense Media
Is something covering the media gap sensor or has it attracted dust?

Check whether or not something is interfering with the media gap sensor's ability to sense.
Chapter 4 Appendix 83
Attractive Printing Is Not Possible
Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes
Do the print heads show dot drop-out?

Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out occurs. If dot drop-out is present, perform head
cleaning.
 P. 65, "When Dot Drop-out of White or Gloss Ink Cannot be Cleared Up"
 P. 66, "Cleaning All Print Heads"
Is the print mode suitable?

Try an appropriate print mode. Specific combinations of media and print mode may cause the colors to be
uneven, and results may also vary greatly depending on the settings of your software RIP (such as the color-
profile selection). Select settings appropriate for the media you are using.
Is the printer installed in a level and stable location?

Never install the machine in a location where it is tilted or where it may wobble or experience vibration. These
factors may lead to dot-dropout or reduced printing quality.
Is the printer installed in a location out of direct sunlight?

Never install the machine in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight. Doing so may result in dot drop-out
or other problems with reduced printing quality, or may even result in malfunction.
Is the media loaded and set up correctly?

If the media is not loaded correctly, printing may be adversely affected. Make sure the media is loaded and
set up correctly.
Colors Are Unstable or Uneven
Did you shake the ink cartridges gently before loading them?
Before loading a new ink cartridge, shake it gently.
Was printing paused partway through?

When printing is paused, the coloring at the seam may be altered when printing resumes. Avoid pausing
printing. By default, printing pauses when ink remaining inside the machine runs out. Printing may also pause
when data is not sent from the computer quickly enough. We recommend not performing any other tasks
with the computer while printing is in progress.
Is the printer installed in a level and stable location?

Never install the machine in a location where it is tilted or where it may wobble or experience vibration. These
factors may lead to dot-dropout or reduced printing quality.
Are the operating parameters set to appropriate values?

Depending on the settings for the [PERIODIC CL.] menu, uneven colors may occur. If the settings have been
changed, try restoring them to their default values.
 P. 39, "Preventing Soiling of the Media and Dot Drop-out"
Is the printer being used in a location subject to severe changes in the operating environ-
ment?
Large fluctuations in temperature or humidity while printing is in progress may cause the colors to change
partway through the printing. When printing, use the machine in a location where the temperature and
humidity are stable.
Are the settings for the [PRESET] menu item appropriate?

If the settings selected with the [PRESET] menu item are not suitable for the type of media, printing may be
adversely affected. Choose settings optimized for the media you are using.
 P. 32, "Fully Utilizing Preset Feature"
The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed
Are the print heads dirty?

The following may cause ink to drip on the media during printing.
 Buildup of fibrous dust (lint) around the heads
 Ink transferred to the heads due to rubbing against the media
If this happens, clean the print heads manually. We recommend carrying out periodic head cleaning.
 Humidity is too low.
Use this machine in a 35-80% RH (non-condensation) environment.
The Print Heads Do Not Move

If the print-head carriage stops in the standby position (the right side of the main unit), take
action immediately to prevent the heads from drying out.
What to Do First
Switch the sub power off, and then back on again. If the
print-head carriage moves to the standby position (the
right side of the main unit), the operation has ended
successfully.
If the Heads Still Do Not Move

Try switching off the main power, then switching on the main power again, followed by the sub power.
If the Heads Still Do Not Move
If the heads still do not move, carry out the following emergency response measure, and then contact your
Procedure
 Turn off the main power switch.
 Open the front cover.
 Gently move the print heads into the stand-

by position by hand.
Stop when you hear the print heads click into place.
 Close the front cover.
Handling Messages and Error Messages
A Message Appears
These are the main messages that appear on the machine's display to prompt correct operation.
They do not indicate any error. Follow the prompts and take action accordingly.
[1 2■3■4■5■6■]
Only a small amount of ink remains. Replace the ink cartridge indicated by the flashing number with a new
cartridge.
[PRESS THE POWER KEY TO CLEAN]
This message appears when the machine has not been used for approximately a month. Turn on the sub
power once a month.
 P. 50, "Introduction: About Maintenance"
[CIRCULATING INK]
White ink is being circulated inside the machine. This action is automatically performed to clear the white ink
precipitation. Wait until the displayed message changes.
[SET CARTRIDGE]
Insert the ink cartridge indicated by the flashing number. This message appears at times such as during ink
cartridge replacement.
[REMOVE CARTRIDGE]
Remove the ink cartridge indicated by the flashing number. This message appears at times such as during
ink cartridge replacement.
[SET CL-LIQUID]
Insert the SOL INK cleaning cartridge into the slot(s) indicated by the flashing number. This message appears
at times such as during head cleaning.
[REMOVE CL-LIQUID]
Remove the SOL INK cleaning cartridge indicated by the flashing number. This message appears at times such
as during head cleaning.
[CLOSE THE COVER (FRONT COVER or PANEL COVER) DRY-UP MAY DAMAGE THE
HEAD]
Close either the front cover and panel cover, or both. If the message is left displayed, the print heads may get
dry, resulting in malfunction.
[SETUP MEDIA]
Reload the media and press . This message appears when an attempt to perform a printing test was
made while no media was loaded.
[INSTALL DRAIN BOTTLE]
Check whether the drain bottle is installed. Install the drain bottle, then press .
[CHECK DRAIN BOTTLE]
This message appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid collects in the drain bottle. To clear the
message, press . If this screen appears, go to the [DRAIN BOTTLE] menu and discard the discharged
fluid in the bottle.
 P. 55, "Disposing of Discharged fluid"
[TIME FOR MAINTENANCE]
It is time to perform manual cleaning. After verifying, press .

[TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE]
It is time to replace the wipers. After verifying, press .

 P. 69, "Replacing the Wiper"
[TIME FOR FILTER REPLACE]
It is time to replace the filters. After verifying, press .

 P. 72, "Replacing the Filter"
[READJUST TABLE HEIGHT]
The Height of the Media was Automatically Re-set, and Printing was Finished.
Although the media came into contact with the media gap sensor during printing, the height of the media
was automatically re-set, and printing was finished because "CLEARANCE MODE" is set to "RE-ADJ".
 P. 38, "Even When the Media Comes into Contact with the Media Gap Sensor During Printing, Automatic Adjust-
ment is Performed to Continue Printing"
An Error Message Appears

This section describes the error messages that may appear on the machine's display, and how
to take action to remedy the problem. If the action described here does not correct the problem,
or if an error message not described here appears, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp.
dealer.
[AREA TOO SMALL CONTINUE?]
The Size of the Data is Larger than the Print Area of the Loaded Media
To print immediately, press . The portion extending beyond the print area will not be printed. To
stop printing, stop sending data from the computer and hold down for one second or longer. Make
the print area wider by replacing the media with a larger piece of media or by changing the position of the
media, then send the data again.
[PRINT AREA TOO SMALL]
The Size of the Test Print is Larger than the Print Area of the Loaded Media
Press any key on the operation panel to go back to the main menu. Make the print area wider by replacing the
media with a larger piece of media or by changing the position of the media, then send the data again.
[CANCELED FOR TABLE HEIGHT]
Detected that the Media is in a Position (Height) of Hitting the Print Heads
Remove the media or change its position. Press any key (except the sub power switch) on the operation panel,
and the message disappears. If the setup of the media is completed, the setup is canceled. Redo the setup.
 P. 38, "Even When the Media Comes into Contact with the Media Gap Sensor During Printing, Automatic Adjust-
ment is Performed to Continue Printing"
[TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH **°C]
The temperature of the location where the machine is installed has risen above the ambient
temperature at which the machine can operate
Operation cannot be continued. Turn off the sub power. The displayed temperature is the current ambient
temperature of the installation location. Bring the installed location to a temperature at which operation is
possible (20 to 32°C or 68 to 90°F) and allow the machine to come to room temperature, and then turn on
the power.
[SERVICE CALL xxxx]
An unrecoverable error occurred, or part replacement that must be performed by a service

technician is required
Note the number displayed on the display screen, and then switch off the sub power. After you switch off the
power, inform your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer of the number that appeared on the display screen.
[TEMPERATURE IS TOO LOW **°C]
The temperature of the location where the machine is installed has fallen below the ambient
temperature at which the machine can operate
Operation cannot be continued. Turn off the sub power. The displayed temperature is the current ambient
temperature of the installation location. Bring the installed location to a temperature at which operation is
possible (20 to 32°C or 68 to 90°F) and allow the machine to come to room temperature, and then turn on
the power.
[DATA ERROR CANCELING...]
Output was stopped because a problem was found in the data received
Operation cannot be continued. Check whether or not there is an error in the data. Check for a problem with
the connector cable or the computer, and redo the operation from the starting with loading the media.
[WRONG CARTRIDGE]
A cartridge that cannot be used was installed

Remove the ink cartridge to clear the error. Use an ink cartridge of the specified type.
[WRONG HEAD IS INSTALLED]
Unusable print heads are installed

Turn off the sub power. After turning the power off, contact the your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
[AVOIDING DRY-UP TURN POWER OFF]
The print heads were forced to standby position to prevent them from drying out
Operation cannot be continued. Switch the sub power off, and then back on. Opening the front cover while
printing is in progress causes an emergency stop. Never allow the print heads to remain in this state.
[MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF]
A motor error occurred

Operation cannot be continued. Turn off the sub power. Next, eliminate the cause of the error, then immediately
switch on the sub power. If the machine is allowed to stand with the error uncorrected, the print heads may
dry out and become damaged. This error may be caused by the media being set incorrectly.
Main Specifications
Dimensional Drawing
Outer Dimensions
Unit: mm
574 999
Discharge duct for
1,006
tubes with inner

diameter of Φ38
549
25
42 912 45
32
714 48
862
Flat Table Dimensions
Unit: mm
Main Specifications
Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels
Serial Number
This number is required when you seek maintenance,
servicing, or support. Never remove the label.
Power Rating
Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for
voltage, frequency, and amperage given here.
Main Specifications
Specifications Table
LEF-12
Printing method Piezo ink-jet method
Acceptable me- Width Maximum 335 mm (13.2 in.)
dia Length Maximum 310 mm (12.2 in.)
Thickness Maximum 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Weight Maximum 5 kg (11lbs.)
Maximum printing width/printing Maximum 305 (width) x 280 (length) mm (12 x 11 in)
length
Ink cartridges Types ECO-UV (EUV, EUV3, EUV4) 220 cc cartridge
Colors Six colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, white, and gloss)
Ink-curing unit Built-in UV-LED Lamp
Print Resolution (dpi) Maximum 1440 dpi
Distance accuracy (when printing) Error of less than ± 0.3 % distance ± 0.3 mm, whichever is
(*1) greater
Connectivity Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, automatic switching)
Power-saving function Automatic sleep feature
Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V ± 10%, 1.8 A, 50/60 Hz
Power consump- During opera- 156 W
tion tion
Sleep mode 16.7 W
Acoustic noise During opera- 60 dB (A) or less
level tion
During standby 49 dB (A) or less
Outer dimensions 999 (width) x 862 (depth) x 549 (height) mm (39.3 x 33.9 x 21.7 in)
Weight 85 kg(187.4 lbs.)
Environment During opera- Temperature: 20 to 32°C (68 to 90°F) (22°C/72°F or higher is
tion (*2) recommended)
Humidity: 35 to 80% RH (no condensation)
Not operating Temperature: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F), Humidity: 20 to 80% RH
(no condensation)
Accessories Power cord, adhesive sheet, software RIP (Roland VersaWorks),
user documentation, etc.
(*1)
Temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50%
(*2)
Operating environment
Use in an operat-
ing environment
within this range.
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MASTER GUIDE

Thank you very much for purchasing this product.

Complies with IEC 60825-1 Edition 2.0 (2007-03).

Chapter 2 Fully Utilizing the Machine................................................................................ 29

Part Names and Functions.............................................................4

Cartridge slots Operation panel

Media gap sensor Flat table Panel cover

Main power switch Status LED

Power-cord connector Rear fan cover

4 Chapter 1 Basic Operation

Sub power switch

ENTER key PAUSE key SETUP key

Operation Panel Conventions

Chapter 1 Basic Operation 5

6 Chapter 1 Basic Operation

Chapter 1 Basic Operation 7

Language and Unit Menu

While holding down , switch on the sub power.

To the [UV SCANNING] menu To the [POWERFUL CL.] menu

CLEANING NORMAL CL.

CLEANING MEDIUM CL.

CLEANING POWERFUL CL.

To the [ADJUST] menu

8 Chapter 1 Basic Operation

Basic Operation Flow

When Starting Daily Operations

2. Secure the media

3. Set the height position of media

4. Set the print area

5. Perform printing test and normal cleaning

Perform P. 21, "Printing Test and Normal

After Daily Operations

8. Perform printing test and normal cleaning

Chapter 1 Basic Operation 9

Switching the Power On and Off

Hold down sub power switch for

Leave the main power switched on at all times.

10 Chapter 1 Basic Operation

How to Secure the Media

Conditions for Usable Media

 Do not use media that is charged with static electricity.

Chapter 1 Basic Operation 11

How to Secure the Media

 SETUP MEDIA Make sure the screen in the figure is displayed.

 Secure the media in place.

Affix using tape

12 Chapter 1 Basic Operation

Media Using an adhesive sheet

Set Height Position of Media (Automatic)

 Secure the media in place on the flat table.

 Close the front cover.

 SETUP MEDIA Press .

 Press to move the flat table.

Chapter 1 Basic Operation 13

Note: Check the height of the media again.

 AUTO DETECTION Press .

14 Chapter 1 Basic Operation

Set Height Position of Media (Manual)

* If the print surface is uneven, there is a limit to the area of unevenness.