Roland VS-640i 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-640i Specifications

General

Brand	Roland
Model	VS-640i
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

Roland VersaWorks Special Color Ink Guide

Chapter 1 Getting Started

1-1 Document Assumptions and Related Manuals

Explains document assumptions, required hardware, and lists related manuals for setup.

1-2 Before Starting Operations

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

1-3 Important Notes on Printing

Details pinch rollers, media handling, transparent media, and dryer precautions.

Chapter 2 Getting Ready

2-1 Preparing VersaWorks

Guides on starting VersaWorks and creating a folder for saving PS files.

2-3 Creating Printing Data

Details creating printing data for metallic silver and white inks using Adobe Illustrator.

Blend and Layered Print Methods

Explains blend and layered print methods combining metallic silver and CMYKLcLmLk inks.

Chapter 3 Printing Operations

3-2 Print Job Setting: White & Silver Inks

Details print job settings for combinations involving White and Metallic Silver inks.

3-3 Print Job Setting: Silver Only

Step-by-step guide to printing solely with metallic silver ink.

3-4 Print Job Setting: White Only

Details print job settings for using White ink exclusively.

3-5 Starting the Print Operation

Guides on starting the print operation after job settings are complete.

Printing a Metallic Color Chart

Explains how to print a metallic color chart for verifying metallic color output.

Chapter 4 Advanced Printing Techniques

4-1 Performing Metallic Texture Printing

Details how to perform texture printing using metallic silver ink.

Create Metallic Texture Printing Data

Explains how to create printing data for metallic texture printing.

4-2 Maintenance Procedures

Covers messages for ink circulation and troubleshooting dot drop-out.