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Roland VersaART RS-640 - User Manual

Roland VersaART RS-640
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Summary

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Understanding Safety Notices and Symbols

Explains the meaning of WARNING/CAUTION notices and common safety symbols used in the manual.

Safe Operation and Injury Prevention

Details practices to avoid injury from incorrect operation, such as pinching or entanglement.

Electrical Safety and Fire Hazards

Covers proper electrical connections, grounding, and precautions to prevent fires or shocks.

Handling Hazardous Materials (Ink;Fluids)

Precautions for handling flammable and toxic inks, cleaning fluids, and discharged fluids.

Machine Weight and Environmental Safety

Guidelines for safe machine placement, handling heavy loads, and high temperature awareness.

Warning Label Identification

Explains the meaning and importance of various warning labels affixed to the machine.

Important Handling and Usage Guidelines

Printer Unit Handling Precautions

Covers careful handling, installation requirements, and print head delicacy.

Ink Cartridge Care and Storage

Provides guidelines for handling, impact, disassembly, and proper storage of ink cartridges.

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Printer

Key Machine Features

Highlights the printer's main capabilities, including network connectivity and media heating.

Manual Notation and Symbols

Explains how models are referenced and the meaning of symbols used throughout the manual.

Printer Unit Component Identification

Details and labels the various external parts and connectors of the printer unit.

Operation Panel Layout and Controls

Describes the function of each button, light, and screen on the printer's control panel.

Chapter 2: Operating the Printer

Powering the Printer On and Off

Explains the sequence and importance of using the main and sub power switches.

Configuring Power-Saving Features

Details the sleep mode settings, including activation intervals and disabling the feature.

Loading and Cutting Off Media

Provides a step-by-step guide for loading roll media and performing media cutoff.

Setting the Media Heating System Temperatures

How to adjust print heater and dryer temperatures for optimal ink adhesion and drying.

Initiating the Printing Process

Steps required to prepare the printer and start printing from a computer.

Performing Printing Tests and Head Cleaning

Procedures for checking print quality and performing normal head cleaning.

Managing Ink Levels and Replacement

How to check ink status and replace ink cartridges when ink runs out.

Chapter 3: Maintenance and Adjustments

Daily Maintenance: Disposing of Discharged Ink

Procedure for emptying and resetting the discharged ink bottle to clear messages.

Routine Cleaning of Printer Components

Cleaning pinch rollers, grit rollers, and the media path to maintain print quality.

Print Head Care and Periodic Cleaning

Guidelines for daily and periodic maintenance of the printer's sensitive print heads.

Advanced Head Cleaning Techniques

Using medium or powerful cleaning methods when normal head cleaning is ineffective.

Cleaning Print Heads Using the Cleaning Kit

Detailed instructions for performing manual print head cleaning with the provided kit.

Replacing Consumable Parts: Wipers

Step-by-step guide for replacing the printer's wipers.

Replacing Consumable Parts: Separating Knife

Detailed procedure for replacing the separating knife when it becomes dull.

Maintenance for Prolonged Periods of Non-Use

Guidelines for keeping the machine in good condition, including periodic power-on.

Chapter 4: Feature Reference

Pausing and Canceling Print Jobs

Instructions on how to interrupt or cancel an ongoing print operation.

Adjusting Printing Position and Margins

Details on setting print start position, margins, and expanding the printable area.

Saving and Loading Optimized Media Settings

How to create, save, and load custom presets for various media types.

Optimizing Print Quality for Media Thickness

Adjusting head height, bidirectional alignment, and feed correction for different media.

Accommodating Various Media Types

Settings for transparent, hard-to-dry, sticky, and narrow media.

Modifying Printer Operation Settings

Adjusting ink run-out behavior, sleep mode, language, units, and resetting to factory defaults.

Adjusting Ink Drying Methods

Controlling print heater, dryer, and trailing edge drying for optimal ink performance.

Configuring Network Settings

Steps for setting the printer's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

Viewing System and Media Status Information

Checking media remaining, serial number, network status, and printing system reports.

Performing Machine Maintenance Operations

Procedures for draining ink and performing internal washing for maintenance.

Printer Menu Navigation Guide

Diagrams illustrating the structure and navigation of the printer's menu system.

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Guide

Printer Unit Not Responding

Troubleshooting steps for power, cover, network, and software-related issues.

Addressing Print Quality Problems

Solutions for issues like coarse prints, uneven colors, smudging, and media soiling.

Resolving Media Jam Issues

Diagnosing the causes of media jams and the steps required to clear them.

Troubleshooting Media Feed Instability

Addressing problems with media wrinkles, shrinkage, and uneven feeding.

Resolving Print Head Movement Errors

Actions to take if the printer's print heads stop moving unexpectedly.

Understanding and Responding to On-Screen Messages

Explanation of common operational messages and required user actions.

Interpreting and Resolving Error Messages

Lists common error messages and provides corrective actions for each.

Chapter 6: Technical Specifications

Usable Media Guidelines

Details media compatibility, dimensions, thickness, weight limits, and other conditions.

Printable Area and Margin Configuration

Defines the printable area and explains how margins are set and calculated.

Media Cutoff Location During Continuous Printing

Specifies the position on the media where automatic cutting occurs during continuous printing.

Identification of Serial Number and Power Labels

Locates the serial number and power rating labels on the printer.

Detailed Printer Specifications

Provides comprehensive technical data including printing technology, power, and dimensions.

Summary

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Understanding Safety Notices and Symbols

Explains the meaning of WARNING/CAUTION notices and common safety symbols used in the manual.

Safe Operation and Injury Prevention

Details practices to avoid injury from incorrect operation, such as pinching or entanglement.

Electrical Safety and Fire Hazards

Covers proper electrical connections, grounding, and precautions to prevent fires or shocks.

Handling Hazardous Materials (Ink;Fluids)

Precautions for handling flammable and toxic inks, cleaning fluids, and discharged fluids.

Machine Weight and Environmental Safety

Guidelines for safe machine placement, handling heavy loads, and high temperature awareness.

Warning Label Identification

Explains the meaning and importance of various warning labels affixed to the machine.

Important Handling and Usage Guidelines

Printer Unit Handling Precautions

Covers careful handling, installation requirements, and print head delicacy.

Ink Cartridge Care and Storage

Provides guidelines for handling, impact, disassembly, and proper storage of ink cartridges.

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Printer

Key Machine Features

Highlights the printer's main capabilities, including network connectivity and media heating.

Manual Notation and Symbols

Explains how models are referenced and the meaning of symbols used throughout the manual.

Printer Unit Component Identification

Details and labels the various external parts and connectors of the printer unit.

Operation Panel Layout and Controls

Describes the function of each button, light, and screen on the printer's control panel.

Chapter 2: Operating the Printer

Powering the Printer On and Off

Explains the sequence and importance of using the main and sub power switches.

Configuring Power-Saving Features

Details the sleep mode settings, including activation intervals and disabling the feature.

Loading and Cutting Off Media

Provides a step-by-step guide for loading roll media and performing media cutoff.

Setting the Media Heating System Temperatures

How to adjust print heater and dryer temperatures for optimal ink adhesion and drying.

Initiating the Printing Process

Steps required to prepare the printer and start printing from a computer.

Performing Printing Tests and Head Cleaning

Procedures for checking print quality and performing normal head cleaning.

Managing Ink Levels and Replacement

How to check ink status and replace ink cartridges when ink runs out.

Chapter 3: Maintenance and Adjustments

Daily Maintenance: Disposing of Discharged Ink

Procedure for emptying and resetting the discharged ink bottle to clear messages.

Routine Cleaning of Printer Components

Cleaning pinch rollers, grit rollers, and the media path to maintain print quality.

Print Head Care and Periodic Cleaning

Guidelines for daily and periodic maintenance of the printer's sensitive print heads.

Advanced Head Cleaning Techniques

Using medium or powerful cleaning methods when normal head cleaning is ineffective.

Cleaning Print Heads Using the Cleaning Kit

Detailed instructions for performing manual print head cleaning with the provided kit.

Replacing Consumable Parts: Wipers

Step-by-step guide for replacing the printer's wipers.

Replacing Consumable Parts: Separating Knife

Detailed procedure for replacing the separating knife when it becomes dull.

Maintenance for Prolonged Periods of Non-Use

Guidelines for keeping the machine in good condition, including periodic power-on.

Chapter 4: Feature Reference

Pausing and Canceling Print Jobs

Instructions on how to interrupt or cancel an ongoing print operation.

Adjusting Printing Position and Margins

Details on setting print start position, margins, and expanding the printable area.

Saving and Loading Optimized Media Settings

How to create, save, and load custom presets for various media types.

Optimizing Print Quality for Media Thickness

Adjusting head height, bidirectional alignment, and feed correction for different media.

Accommodating Various Media Types

Settings for transparent, hard-to-dry, sticky, and narrow media.

Modifying Printer Operation Settings

Adjusting ink run-out behavior, sleep mode, language, units, and resetting to factory defaults.

Adjusting Ink Drying Methods

Controlling print heater, dryer, and trailing edge drying for optimal ink performance.

Configuring Network Settings

Steps for setting the printer's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

Viewing System and Media Status Information

Checking media remaining, serial number, network status, and printing system reports.

Performing Machine Maintenance Operations

Procedures for draining ink and performing internal washing for maintenance.

Printer Menu Navigation Guide

Diagrams illustrating the structure and navigation of the printer's menu system.

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Guide

Printer Unit Not Responding

Troubleshooting steps for power, cover, network, and software-related issues.

Addressing Print Quality Problems

Solutions for issues like coarse prints, uneven colors, smudging, and media soiling.

Resolving Media Jam Issues

Diagnosing the causes of media jams and the steps required to clear them.

Troubleshooting Media Feed Instability

Addressing problems with media wrinkles, shrinkage, and uneven feeding.

Resolving Print Head Movement Errors

Actions to take if the printer's print heads stop moving unexpectedly.

Understanding and Responding to On-Screen Messages

Explanation of common operational messages and required user actions.

Interpreting and Resolving Error Messages

Lists common error messages and provides corrective actions for each.

Chapter 6: Technical Specifications

Usable Media Guidelines

Details media compatibility, dimensions, thickness, weight limits, and other conditions.

Printable Area and Margin Configuration

Defines the printable area and explains how margins are set and calculated.

Media Cutoff Location During Continuous Printing

Specifies the position on the media where automatic cutting occurs during continuous printing.

Identification of Serial Number and Power Labels

Locates the serial number and power rating labels on the printer.

Detailed Printer Specifications

Provides comprehensive technical data including printing technology, power, and dimensions.

Roland VersaART RS-640 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print Width64 inches
Maximum Resolution1440 x 1440 dpi
Media WidthUp to 64 inches
Print TechnologyPiezo inkjet
Ink TypeEco-Solvent
Media TypesVinyl, banner, canvas
Media HandlingRoll
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet
Media Thickness0.08 to 0.5 mm

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