Roland VS-300i User Manual

This document describes the characteristics of special color inks (white ink and metallic silver ink) used with VS-640i/540i/300i,
important notes, maintenance, and printing method using these inks. For other matters, refer to Setup Guide and User's
Manual of your printer.
When you use metallic silver ink and white ink, be sure to read this rst.
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Roland VS-300i Specifications

General

Resolution	Maximum 1440 dpi
Ink Type	ECO-SOL MAX 2
Technology	Piezo Inkjet
Print Technology	Piezo inkjet
Maximum Print Width	736 mm
Media Types	Vinyl, Banner, Paper, Film
Ink Configuration	CMYK
Ink Colors	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan, Light Magenta
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
Dimensions (W x D x H)	1426 mm x 741 mm x 1218 mm
Weight	175 kg
Media Handling	Roll
Media Thickness	Maximum 1.0 mm with liner
Interface	Ethernet, USB 2.0

Summary

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Document Overview and Related Manuals

Details document assumptions, related manuals, and VersaWorks Online access.

Before Starting Operations

Covers ink characteristics, maintenance, drying, and lamination recommendations.

Important Notes on Printing

Provides critical notes on pinch rollers, media handling, transparent media, and dryers.

Chapter 2 Getting Ready

Preparing VersaWorks

Steps for preparing VersaWorks, including starting and creating PS file folders.

Printer Preparations

Guidance on printer settings and loading media for different types.

Creating Printing Data

Procedures for creating artwork data, including special ink blend and layered print methods.

Chapter 3 Printing

Introduction to Printing

Overview of printing concepts, media, and print modes.

Print Job Settings: White & Silver

Configuration for print jobs using white and metallic silver inks.

Print Job Settings: Silver Only

Configuration for print jobs using only metallic silver ink.

Print Job Settings: White Only

Configuration for print jobs using only white ink.

Starting the Print Operation

Procedures for initiating the print operation and printing a metallic color chart.

Chapter 4 Advanced

Metallic Texture Printing with Silver

Advanced techniques for creating and performing metallic texture printing.

Printer Maintenance

Information on ink circulation messages and troubleshooting dot drop-out issues.