Roland SolJet Pro II Manual

Ver 1.0 March, 2008
Ink Conversion Procedure
Roland SolJet Pro II
Converting Roland Eco-Sol Max Ink
to ElevenTen Color R-1121 Series Inks
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Conversion from Roland Eco-Sol Max Ink to ElevenTen Color R-1121
Series Ink
The following conversion procedure is designed to convert your Roland printer from the Roland Eco-
Sol Max inkset to the ElevenTen Color R-1121 Series inkset. This procedure can be used for either a
CMYKx3 or CMYKLcLm x 2 ink configuration as long as the ElevenTen Color inkset matches the configu-
ration that is currently installed. The ElevenTen Color R-1121 Series inkset has been specifically formu-
lated to be a fully compatible color match, thereby eliminating the need to flush the printer with cleaning
solution or generate new ICC profiles.
Failure to implement this procedure as detailed in this document may cause damage to your printer.
ElevenTen Color cannot be held responsible for damage caused by the improper implementation of this
procedure. If any further information is required about which procedure you need to perform, please con-
tact ElevenTen Color Technical Support for further information or instructions.
Pictorial Signs
Pictorial Signs are used as a visual reference to quickly inform users of certain safe practices that must be
carried out or to warn of pending danger.
All personnel mixing and handling these products must wear gloves and eye protection.
Clean up spills immediately. If ink does come in contact with skin, wipe ink off with a clean,
dry, absorbent cloth (do not use solvent or thinner). Wash the affected area with soap and
water. Consult the ElevenTen Color R-1121 Series Material Safety Data Sheet for further
instructions and warnings.
!
For your own safety wear safety glasses
This symbol indicates a prohibited behavior - refrain from doing
This is a caution symbol, advising of possible error or harm
For your own safety wear safety gloves

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CONVERSION PROCEDURES
REQUIREMENTS
The following procedures require a full set of ElevenTen Color R-1121 Series Ink
cartridges to accommodate your printer’s ink configuration (i.e. 2xCMYKLcLm or
3xCMYK.)
STEP 1
Before commencing with the ink conversion it is required that a Test Pattern print be obtained. (The
procedure for performing this test is in Appendix 1). No warranty dispute regarding the conversion can
be verified if a pre-conversion Test Pattern print is not supplied. If several nozzles are permanently
missing even after several cleans, you can proceed as long as the customer agrees to sign a disclaimer
stating the condition of the Test Pattern print before the conversion. A copy of the disclaimer is located in
Appendix 3 of this conversion procedure.
STEP 2
Next, remove each Roland EcoMax Cartridge one-by-one, replacing each color
with the corresponding ElevenTen Color R-1121 Series ink cartridge. Take care
that the color removed is replaced with the identical color from the ElevenTen Color
R-1121 Series ink cartridge.
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!Empty the waste bottle before starting this procedure. The waste bottle is usually located on the
underside of the printer. Dispose of the ink safely, as guided in your Roland user manual. (Consult
your user manual if you are unsure of the waste tank location.) For more information on proper
disposal of cartridges and/or ink waste please contact your local, county or state regulatory agency.
!It is imperative that the parts for your Roland printer are compatible with solvent ink before you
proceed with the ink conversion procedure. Appendix 2 describes how to check your printer’s
parts for solvent ink compatibility. Failure to confirm that you have the compatible parts in your
Roland printer before proceeding may cause irreparable damage to your printer.

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STEP 3
Next, perform 3 Powerful Head Cleaning functions. (The procedure for performing this function is described
in Appendix 1). This will automatically replace the Roland EcoMax inks with your new ElevenTen Color
R-1121 Series inkset by charging the ink lines.
You have almost completed the conversion.
STEP 4
When the last Powerful Head Cleaning has finished, return to the main screen by pressing the [ ] key 3
times.
Perform a Test Pattern print and compare it against the Test Pattern print previously printed with the Roland
EcoMax inkset.
If there are nozzles missing (which were present before the ink conversion procedure) perform a normal
head clean. (The procedure to perform a normal head clean is described in Appendix 1).
Again, perform a Test Pattern print. Repeat this procedure until all the nozzles are restored.
If you fail to restore any nozzles lost during the conversion procedure, contact ElevenTen Color Technical
Support for further instruction and guidance.
Do not remove the cartridges from the printer before they are empty. As with the OEM cartridges,
removing and replacing the cartridges repeatedly may allow ink to leak into the printer.
!Even though the Roland printer has been converted to use ElevenTen Color R-1121 Series Inkset,
general maintenance procedures must still be carried out on the printer as documented in your
Roland user manual. Failure to do so may cause irreparable damage to your printer. There is a guide
for preventative maintenance procedures in Appendix 1.

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Performing a Test Pattern print
Press and hold the [TEST PRINT] key for more than one second. The printer will now
perform a Test Pattern print.
Performing a Normal Head Clean Function
Press the [CLEANING] key, then press the [ ] key to select the
printing head group that will be cleaned.
Head Groups:
A GROUP = Cyan, Magenta
B GROUP = Yellow, Black
C GROUP = Light Cyan, Light Magenta
ALL = all colors
After you have selected the printing head group you would like to
clean, press the [ENTER] key to start the head cleaning.
Note that the shortcut to perform a normal head clean function for all of the print heads is to press and hold
the [CLEANING] key for more than one second. This will automatically start a head cleaning for all of the ink
colors.
Performing a Powerful Head Clean Function
Press the [MENU] key, then press the [ ] key once. MENU: HEAD
CLEANING should appear on the display.
Press the [ ] key twice to enter the Powerful head cleaning menu.
HEAD CLEANING: ALL POWERFUL should appear on the display.
Press the [ENTER] key to start the Powerful head cleaning.
When the printer has finished the Powerful head cleaning, press the
[ ] key 3 times to return to the main screen.
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MENU
HEAD CLEANING
HEAD CLEANING
ALL POWERFUL

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Preventative Maintenance Measures
Gently wipe down around the cap station and the wiper arm, removing any dried ink which may
contaminate the new inkset. Using a swab and some of the ElevenTen Color R-1121 Series Cleaning
solution, gently wipe down the area around the cap station, followed by wiping down the wiper blade
and underneath the carriage on the fascia of the printheads. Dispose of any gloves, swabs and empty
cartridges used during the conversion in a proper manner.
!
For your own safety wear safety glasses
This symbol indicates a prohibited behavior - refrain from doing
This is a caution symbol, advising of possible error or harm
For your own safety wear safety gloves
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Solvent-Compatible Parts for Roland Printers
Before switching your Roland printer to the ElevenTen Color R-1121 Series inkset, care needs to be taken
that the parts used in your printer are solvent compatible. In both cases there are parts available that are
not solvent compatible and would result in damage to the part or to the printer.
Print Heads
Print heads for solvent based inks differ from those of water based ink by the kind of gasket that is used
inbetween the print head base and the spigot. The pictures below show the different gaskets.
Do NOT use a print head with the configuration on the right. The gasket assembly should not have a plas-
tic plate that covers the print head’s printed circuit board.
Solvent compatibility can also be determined by looking at the label placed
under the end of the plastic lug of the print head. This is the white label that
contains head rank information for the print head. Solvent compatible print
heads have dots after the first 15 characters of the code, while the water
based print heads contain no dots and all alpha-numeric characters. Labels
must contain dots to be solvent compatible. Labels with only alpha-numeric
characters are not compatible.
Pumps and Tubing
There are two types of pumps available from Roland. The solvent compatible pumps are easily identified
by the color of the tubes leading in to and out of the pump. Pumps with white or off-white tubes are NOT
solvent compatible and should not be used. Pumps with black tubes are solvent compatible and may be
used.
Solvent Based Print head Aqueous Based Print head
Spigots
Print head
Gaskets
Pumps with black
tubing are solvent
compatible.
Correct
Pumps with white or
off-white tubing are NOT
solvent compatible.
Incorrect

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Technical Support Information
For Technical Support after the ink conversion process please contact your reseller representative. The reseller will assist with customer
diagnostics and is responsible for contacting ElevenTen Color Tech Support for a warranty related claim. Reseller is solely responsible for the ink
installation and conversion. In no event shall ElevenTen Color be liable for any damage arising, directly or indirectly, from improper conversion
utilized by reseller, including but not limited to damages arising from improper and inaccurate conversion procedures. The only warranties
provided by ElevenTen Color are set forth in ElevenTen Color's Warranty Statement. Reseller is not authorized to make any representations or
warranties on ElevenTen Color's behalf as related to any ElevenTen Color products or services. Any information statements, warranties or
representations made by a reseller of ElevenTen Color are not warranties or representations for which ElevenTen Color will assume any liability
and customer should not rely on any such statements, warranties or representations. In addition, no oral advice or written information given by
reseller nor its affiliates, or any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, providers, licensors, or the like, will create a warranty, nor should you
rely on any such information or advice.
I have received a copy, read, understand, and agree to terms and conditions listed on this Warranty Registration
and Conversion Acknowledgement.
End User Signature, Date
Authorized Technician Signature, Date
Conversion Checklist
Pre-Conversion Nozzle Check Patterns Printed
Other test prints printed (applicable to Mimaki and Mutoh only)
One set of Nozzle Check Patterns and other test prints sent to ElevenTen Color
One set of Nozzle Check Patterns and other test prints to be retained by End User
Post-conversion Nozzle Check patterns and test prints printed and checked by technician
Were there any print quality issues prior to conversion? Yes No
Were there any print quality issues after conversion? Yes No
If there were any issues during the conversion process, please describe:
END USER
Company:
Contact:
Address:
Phone Number(s):
Fax Number:
Email:
Printer Make:
Printer Model:
INSTALLING DEALER
Company:
Technician:
Location/Address:
Phone Number(s):
Fax Number:
Email:
Date of Installation:
Serial Number:
Age of Printer:
Warranty Registration and Conversion Acknowledgement
In the event that the conversion process encounters any problems, the ElevenTen Color Authorized Technician should call ElevenTen Technical Support at
866.597.1110 (dial 3 at prompt).