Roland TrueVIS VG-640 Owner's manual

Supplemental Explanations
(Corresponds to rmware version 1.60 or later)
Read This before Starting to Assemble the Product
Thank you very much for purchasing the VG-640/VG-540.
There are a number of supplemental points that need to be added and corrections that need to be made to the
instruction manuals included with the product. We ask that you read the information in this manual and use it in
place of the corresponding locations in the instruction manuals.
Manual name Aected page Title Page in this
manual
Setup Guide
P. 4 2. Included Items P. 2
P. 15 Step 5 : Adjusting the Ink Tube and Axing a Label
(Only When Using Four Colors) P. 2
P. 19 to P. 25 Step 8 : Ink Filling P. 3
USER’S MANUAL
P. 83, etc. (Precaution When Detaching the Drain Bottle) P. 11
P. 15 Main Menu P. 11
P. 57 Step 6 : Starting Output P. 12
P. 67 Out-of-ink Warnings P. 13
P. 86 Timing of Print Head Care and Maintenance P. 13, P. 15
P. 89 Manual Cleaning P. 14
New addition Damper Cleaning P. 16
P. 97 Super Cleaning P. 19
P. 170 to P. 175 Procedure from Preparing to Move to Reinstallation P. 21
P. 191 to P. 192 A Message Appears P. 22
P. 193 to P. 196 An Error Message Appears P. 22
P. 202 Specications P. 24
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Contents........................................................................................................1
Additions and Changes to the Setup Guide ..................................................2
Addition: 2. Included Items (P. 4).................................................................................................2
Change: Adjusting the Ink Tube and Axing a Label (P. 15) ............................................ 2
Change: Ink Filling (P. 19 to P. 25)................................................................................................ 3
Additions and Changes to the User's Manual ............................................. 11
Addition: Precaution When Detaching the Drain Bottle (P. 83, etc.) ............................11
Addition: Main Menu (P. 14 to P. 17).........................................................................................11
Addition: Starting Output (P. 57)...............................................................................................12
Addition: Out-of-ink Warnings (P. 67)......................................................................................13
Change: When to Perform Manual Cleaning (P. 86 and P. 89).........................................13
Addition and Change: Damper Cleaning (P. 86, P. 96, and P. 97) ...................................15
Addition: Procedure from Preparing to Move to Reinstallation (P. 170 to P. 175) ...21
Addition: A Message Appears (P. 191 to P. 192)...................................................................22
Addition: An Error Message Appears (P. 193 to P. 196)......................................................22
Addition and Correction: Specications (P. 202) .................................................................24
Contents

2
Addition: 2. Included Items (P. 4)
The following included item has been added.
Included item
Cartridge-slot label (for white; 1)
* With the factory default settings, this label is axed to the platen at the location where the
front cover opens.
Change: Adjusting the Ink Tube and Afxing a Label (P. 15)
The title on P. 15 has been changed from "Step 5: Adjusting the Ink Tube and Afxing a Label
(Only When Using Four Colors)" to "Step 5: Adjusting the Ink Tube and Afxing a Label (When
Using Eight or Four Colors)" and the details have been changed as shown below.
Step 5: Adjusting the Ink Tube and Afxing a Label (When Using Eight or Four Colors)
Adjusting the ink tube
This work is required when using the machine with four colors (CMYK). This work must be per-
formed by a suitably qualied service technician. Never attempt to perform this work yourself.
* If you are using this machine with eight colors (CMYKLcLmLkW), only perform the work
under "Axing a label."
* If you are using the machine with seven colors (CMYKLcLmLk), proceed to "Step 6: Con-
necting the Cables."
CAUTION Leave this work to a suitably qualied worker.
This procedure includes work near sources of electrical danger and
complex assembly work. Incorrect work may result in injury and
mechanical malfunction.
Afxing a label
This work is required when using the machine with eight colors (CMYKLcLmLkW) or with four
colors (CMYK).
Items used in this procedure
Included
item
CMYKLcLmLkW Cartridge-slot label (for white)
CMYK Cartridge-slot label (for four colors)
Additions and Changes to the Setup Guide

Additions and Changes to the Setup Guide
3
Change: Ink Filling (P. 19 to P. 25)
Details have been changed for the procedure on P. 19 to P. 25 so that eight colors (CMYKLcLm-
LkW) can be selected. Replace the information on P. 19 to P. 25 with that shown below.
Step 8: Ink Filling
IMPORTANT
First use cleaning liquid to clean the print heads, and then ll the printer with each color of ink.
• Be sure to use new TR cleaning liquid pouches and ink pouches.
• Never, under any circumstances, use anything other than the specied type of ink or cleaning liquid.
• The TR cleaning liquid pouches (2) that are included with the machine are used on P. 20, "2.
Clean the print heads using TR cleaning liquid."
• You must purchase the TR cleaning liquid pouch to be used on P. 24, "4. Fill the machine with TR
cleaning liquid." separately. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
Items used in this procedure
Included item TR cleaning liquid pouches (2)
Items purchased separately Ink pouches (each color), TR cleaning liquid pouch (1)
1. Select the ink type.
A Press [ ] or [ ] to select the ink type, and then press [ENTER].
SELECT INK TYPE
TrueVIS LkW
SELECT INK TYPE
TrueVIS 7C
SELECT INK TYPE
TrueVIS 4C
Name to select
Cyan (C)
Magenta (M)
Yellow (Y)
Black (K)
Light cyan (Lc)
Light magenta (Lm)
Light black (Lk)
White (W)
TrueVIS LkW   
TrueVIS 7C  
TrueVIS 4C 
B Press [ ] or [ ] to select [YES], and then press [ENTER].
TrueVIS LkW
[YES] NO
TrueVIS 7C
[YES] NO
TrueVIS 4C
[YES] NO
If the ink type is incorrect, select [NO], and then press [ENTER] to start again from step A.

Additions and Changes to the Setup Guide
4
C Make sure the drain bottle is installed, and then press [ENTER].
P. 13, "Step 3: Installing the Drain Bottle"
INSTALL
DRAIN BOTTLE
The screen shown below appears, and then the machine starts the preparations for
the ink lling. The (approximate) remaining time for the procedure is displayed on the
screen. (The display shown below is an example. "20:00" = "20 minutes and 00 seconds")
FILLING INK...
>>>>> 20:00
MEMO
If the screen shown below appears here, pouch trays remain in the ink slots or in the
cleaning liquid slot. Remove all the pouch trays.
REMOVE CARTRIDGE
12345678
2. Clean the print heads using TR cleaning liquid.
A Set the TR cleaning liquid pouch in the pouch tray.
CL
CL
Hook
Check that the hook has caught.

Additions and Changes to the Setup Guide
5
B When the screen shown below appears, set the pouch tray in which you have
set the TR cleaning liquid pouch in the slot whose number is displayed.
8 colors (CMYKLcLmLkW)
7 colors (CMYKLcLmLk) 4 colors (CMYK)
SET CL-LIQUID
34
SET CL-LIQUID
1 3
CL
YE
4
3
4
YE
4
3
* The illustration shows the setting of the pouch tray when eight or seven colors are used.
The screen shown below appears.
FILLING INK...
>>>>> XX:XX
C When the screen shown below appears, remove the pouch tray from the slot
whose number is displayed.
8 colors (CMYKLcLmLkW)
7 colors (CMYKLcLmLk) 4 colors (CMYK)
REMOVE CL-LIQUID
34
REMOVE CL-LIQUID
1 3
The screen shown below appears.
FILLING INK...
>>>>> XX:XX
Hereafter, the screens shown in steps Band Care repeated.
When you repeat the "SET" and "REMOVE" operations multiple times, the ashing slot
number changes. Follow the instructions on the screen to repeat the "SET" and "REMOVE"
operations for the pouch tray whose slot number is ashing.

Additions and Changes to the Setup Guide
6
MEMO
• When setting the pouch tray: When the pouch tray is set correctly, the
number stops ashing and remains lit.
SET CL-LIQUID
34
SET CL-LIQUID
34
Flashing Lit
• When removing the pouch tray: When the pouch tray is removed correctly,
the number stops ashing and turns off.
SET CL-LIQUID
34
SET CL-LIQUID
4
Flashing Off
D If the following message is displayed partway through the operation, remove
the drain bottle and discard the discharged uid.
EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE
IMPORTANT
When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged uid may come out of the machine.
Exercise caution to prevent this uid from soiling your hands or the oor.
CAUTION
Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen
to display [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE]. After discarding the dis-
charged uid, promptly attach the drain bottle to the machine.
Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged uid to ow
out of the machine and spill, soiling your hands or the oor.
WARNING Never place discharged uid or ink near an open ame.
Doing so may cause a re.
CAUTION To store discharged uid temporarily, place it in the included
drain bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal
can or polyethylene tank, and cap the container tightly.
Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause a re, an odor, or physical distress.
Dispose of discharged uid properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale.
Discharged uid is ammable and contains toxic ingredients. Never attempt to incinerate dis-
charged uid or discard it with ordinary trash. Also, do not dispose of uid in sewer systems, rivers,
or streams. Doing so may have an adverse impact on the environment.

Additions and Changes to the Setup Guide
7
E Quickly attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine once more.
F Press [ENTER].
G Follow the instructions on the screen to repeat the "SET" and "REMOVE"
operations for the pouch tray whose slot number is ashing.
3. Fill the machine with ink.
A When the screen shown below appears, remove the drain bottle and discard
the discharged uid.
EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE
IMPORTANT
When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged uid may come out of the machine.
Exercise caution to prevent this uid from soiling your hands or the oor.
CAUTION
Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen
to display [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE]. After discarding the dis-
charged uid, promptly attach the drain bottle to the machine.
Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged uid to ow
out of the machine and spill, soiling your hands or the oor.
WARNING Never place discharged uid or ink near an open ame.
Doing so may cause a re.
CAUTION To store discharged uid temporarily, place it in the included
drain bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal
can or polyethylene tank, and cap the container tightly.
Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause a re, an odor, or physical
distress.
B Quickly attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine once more.
C Press [ENTER].

Additions and Changes to the Setup Guide
8
D Set the ink pouch for each color and the TR cleaning liquid pouch (separately
purchased item) in the pouch trays.
Also use the two pouch trays that you used in step 2. Remove the TR cleaning liquid
pouch, and then insert the ink pouch.
Hook
Check that the hook has caught.
E Gently shake the ink pouch for each color. Shake the white ink pouch 50
times (for around 20 seconds).
If ink components precipitate, it will not be possible to print with correct colors. So that
the ink mixes well, shake the pouch tray horizontally with a stroke length of 5 cm (2 in.)
from each end of the pouch tray.
IMPORTANT
• Do not remove the ink pouches. Shake the entire pouch tray. Removing the ink pouches
may lead to the ink leaking.
• Before shaking, wipe o any ink from around the mouth of the ink pouch. If you do not
wipe o the ink, it may splatter when you shake the pouch tray.

Additions and Changes to the Setup Guide
9
F When the screen shown below appears, set the pouch tray in which you have
set an ink pouch in the ink slot whose number is ashing.
When using four colors (CMYK), set the pouch trays in the "2, 4, 6, 8" ink slots.Then, when
"1, 3, 5, 7" is displayed, set the remaining pouch trays in the remaining ink slots.
8 colors (CMYKLcLmLkW)
7 colors (CMYKLcLmLk) 4 colors (CMYK)
SET CARTRIDGE
12345678
SET CARTRIDGE
2 4 6 8
SET CARTRIDGE
1 3 5 7
FILLING INK...
>>>>> XX:XX
IMPORTANT
Check the color names indicated on the ink slots and the ink pouches to set all the pouch
trays in their correct positions. Insert the pouch trays as far as they will go.
* The illustration shows the setting of the pouch tray when eight or seven colors are used.
YE
4
3
YE
3
4
4. Fill the machine with TR cleaning liquid.
A When the screen shown below appears, set the pouch tray in which you have
set the TR cleaning liquid pouch in the cleaning liquid slot.
Insert the pouch trays as far as they will go.
SET CL-LIQUID
FOR WIPER
* "CL-LIQUID FOR WIPER" indicates the TR cleaning liquid.

Additions and Changes to the Setup Guide
10
The screen shown below appears.
FILLING INK...
>>>>> XX:XX
B Close the ink slot cover.
C When the screen shown below appears, remove the drain bottle and discard
the discharged uid.
EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE
IMPORTANT
When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged uid may come out of the machine.
Exercise caution to prevent this uid from soiling your hands or the oor.
CAUTION
Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen
to display [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE]. After discarding the dis-
charged uid, promptly attach the drain bottle to the machine.
Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged uid to ow
out of the machine and spill, soiling your hands or the oor.
WARNING Never place discharged uid or ink near an open ame.
Doing so may cause a re.
CAUTION
To store discharged uid temporarily, place it in the included drain
bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal can or poly-
ethylene tank, and cap the container tightly.
Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause a re, an odor, or physical distress.
D Quickly attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine once more.
MEMO
When using four colors (CMYK), repeat steps Cand Dtwice.
E Press [ENTER].
When the screen shown in the gure appears, lling with ink is nished.
SETUP SHEET

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Additions and Changes to the User's Manual
Addition: Precaution When Detaching the Drain Bottle (P. 83, etc.)
The following precaution has been added regarding removing the drain bottle in situations such as when
discarding the discharged uid.
(Aected pages: P. 83, P. 84, P. 85, P. 98, P. 105, P. 172, and P. 174)
IMPORTANT
When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged uid may come out of the machine.
Exercise caution to prevent this uid from soiling your hands or the oor.
Addition: Main Menu (P. 14 to P. 17)
The "DAMPER CL." and "CIRCULATE INK" menus have been added.
(Aected page: P. 15)
(*1)
(*2)
To the [DAMPER CL.] or the [CIRCURATE INK] menu
SUB MENU
INK CONTROL
SUPER CL.
AB
INK CONTROL
EMPTY MODE
EMPTY MODE
STOP CONT.
INK CONTROL
SUPER CL.
To the [EMPTY MODE] or the [SUPER CL.] menu
INK CONTROL
CIRCULATE INK
DAMPER CL.
AB
INK CONTROL
DAMPER CL.
(*1) This is only displayed when you are using eight colors (CMYKLcLmLkW) or seven colors
(CMYKLcLmLk).
(*2) This is only displayed when you are using eight colors (CMYKLcLmLkW).

Additions and Changes to the User's Manual
12
Addition: Starting Output (P. 57)
The following details have been added as work to perform before starting output.
Before Starting Output
• Remove just the pouch tray for the white ink, shake the pouch tray 50 times (about 20
seconds), and then reinsert this pouch tray.
• The pouch trays for colors other than white do not need to be shaken before every
operation, but be sure to shake them when installing new ones.
If ink components precipitate, it will not be possible to print with correct colors. So that the ink
mixes well, shake the pouch tray horizontally with a stroke length of 5 cm (2 in.) from each end
of the pouch tray.
The components in the white ink have a tendency to precipitate. Be sure to perform the above
operation prior to starting the day's work. The deposits may harden and cause problems including
printer malfunctions if left alone for an extended period of time.
IMPORTANT
• Do not remove the ink pouches. Shake the entire pouch tray. Removing the ink pouches
may lead to the ink leaking.
• Before shaking, wipe o any ink from around the mouth of the ink pouch. If you do not
wipe o the ink, it may splatter when you shake the pouch tray.
• When you have nished mixing the ink, reinsert the pouch tray immediately. Taking
time to reinsert the pouch tray will adversely aect the ink path.
• Even if you rarely use white ink, shake the pouch tray for the white ink 50 times (about
20 seconds) once a week.

Additions and Changes to the User's Manual
13
Addition: Out-of-ink Warnings (P. 67)
Details regarding the use of eight colors (CMYKLcLmLkW) have been added.
If Using 8 Colors (CMYKLcLmLkW) or 7 Colors (CMYKLcLmLk)
If an ink pouch runs out, the number of
the color that has run out will ash.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
Lit Indicates that ink still remains
Flashing
Indicates that ink has run out
When an ink pouch runs out, printing pauses (unless the factory default settings have been
changed) and a warning beep sounds.
Change: When to Perform Manual Cleaning (P. 86 and P. 89)
The timing with which to perform "manual cleaning" has been changed from "monthly" to
"weekly."
(Aected page: P. 86)
Before Change
Monthly Manual Cleaning
• Manual cleaning
Perform manual cleaning periodically according to your frequency of use.
After Change
Weekly Manual Cleaning
• Manual cleaning
Perform manual cleaning periodically according to your frequency of use.

Additions and Changes to the User's Manual
14
(Aected page: P. 89)
Before Change
Monthly Cleaning
Manual Cleaning
Perform Manual Cleaning Once a Month or More
To keep the stable printing condition at all times, perform manual cleaning once a month or more.
Manual cleaning takes approximately 10 minutes.
After Change
Weekly Cleaning
Manual Cleaning
Perform Manual Cleaning Once a Week or More
To keep the stable printing condition at all times, perform manual cleaning once a week or more.
Manual cleaning takes approximately 10 minutes.

Additions and Changes to the User's Manual
15
Addition and Change: Damper Cleaning (P. 86, P. 96, and P. 97)
"Damper cleaning" has been added under "Care and Maintenance When Uneven Color Occurs."
As a result, the timing with which to perform "super cleaning" has been changed.
(Aected page: P. 86)
Before Addition and Change
Care and Maintenance When Uneven Color Occurs
• Mixing the ink by shaking the pouch tray
P. 96 "Mixing the Ink by Shaking the Pouch Tray"
• Super cleaning
Perform this procedure when printed colors are unstable or uneven, e.g., when color density
is inconsistent, even if the same data is printed with the same settings.
P. 97 "Super Cleaning"
After Addition and Change
Care and Maintenance When Uneven Color Occurs
• Mixing the ink by shaking the pouch tray
Perform this procedure when printed colors are unstable or uneven, e.g., when color density
is inconsistent, even if the same data is printed with the same settings.
P. 96 "Mixing the Ink by Shaking the Pouch Tray"
• Damper cleaning
Perform this procedure if uneven color issues are not resolved even after shaking the pouch
trays to mix the ink.
P. 16 "Damper Cleaning" in this manual
• Super cleaning
Perform this procedure if uneven color issues are not resolved even after performing damper
cleaning.
P. 97 "Super Cleaning"

Additions and Changes to the User's Manual
16
(Aected page: P. 96)
Delete
If Colors Are Still Uneven
If uneven color issues are not resolved even after shaking the pouch trays, perform super cleaning.
P. 97 "Super Cleaning"
Addition
Damper Cleaning
If uneven color issues are not resolved even after shaking the pouch trays, perform "damper clean-
ing." Uneven colors refers to the symptom of printed colors being uneven (such as the color density
being inconsistent) even when the same data is printed with the same settings.
Damper cleaning can be used to stabilize the printed colors by agitating the ink.
IMPORTANT
• Damper cleaning consumes a lot of ink, and overly frequent use may damage the print
heads themselves. Avoid using this cleaning method more than necessary.
• Whenever possible, perform damper cleaning with ink pouches that have a large amount
of remaining ink. If the ink runs out during cleaning, cleaning will stop. In this situation,
"CLEANING ERROR" will be displayed on the screen. When a cleaning error occurs, the
damper cleaning will start over again from the beginning.
P. 22 "[CLEANING ERROR]" in this manual
Procedure
A Press [MENU].
B Press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below.
MENU
SUB MENU
C Press [ ] once, and then press [ ] several times to display the screen shown
below.
SUB MENU
INK CONTROL

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D Press [ ] once, and then press [ ] several times to display the screen shown
below.
INK CONTORL
DAMPER CL.
E Press [ ].
F Select the group of print heads to clean.
Use the table shown below to check the group that contains the color for which uneven
colors are occurring. If you cannot determine which color is the problem, perform cleaning
with both group A and group B as the target.
A B
8
colors C M Y K Lc Lm Lk Wh
7
colors C M Y K Lc Lm Lk M
4
colors C M Y K C M Y K
* Cyan = cyan, M = magenta, Y = yellow, K = black, Lc = light cyan, Lm = light magenta, Lk
= light black, Wh = white
1 Press [ ] or [ ] to select the group of print heads that is not to be cleaned.
DAMPER CL.
AB
2 Press [ ] or [ ] to get rid of the group display.
DAMPER CL.
A
3 Repeat steps 1and 2 to display only the group of print heads that re-
quires cleaning.
Only the displayed groups will be cleaned. If A and B are displayed, they will both be
cleaned.
G Press [ENTER].
The screen shown in the following gure appears, and then cleaning starts. The (approx-
imate) remaining time for the procedure is displayed on the screen. (The display shown
below is an example. "01:45" = "1 minute and 45 seconds")
CLEANING...
>> 01:45

Additions and Changes to the User's Manual
18
When "EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE" is displayed during cleaning
EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE
1 Remove the drain bottle and discard the discharged uid.
2 Quickly attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine once more.
3 Press [ENTER].
IMPORTANT
When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged uid may come out of the machine.
Exercise caution to prevent this uid from soiling your hands or the oor.
CAUTION When [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE] is displayed on the screen, you
must discard the discharged uid
Failing to discard the discharged uid when [EMPTY DRAIN BOT-
TLE] is displayed will lead to the discharged uid overowing during
cleaning.
CAUTION Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the
screen to display [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE]. After discarding
the discharged uid, promptly attach the drain bottle to the
machine.
Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged uid to ow
out of the machine and spill, soiling your hands or the oor.
WARNING Never place discharged uid or ink near an open ame.
Doing so may cause a re.
CAUTION To store discharged uid temporarily, place it in the included
drain bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal
can or polyethylene tank, and cap the container tightly.
Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause a re, an odor, or physical
distress.
Dispose of discharged uid properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale.
Discharged uid is ammable and contains toxic ingredients. Never attempt to incinerate dis-
charged uid or discard it with ordinary trash. Also, do not dispose of uid in sewer systems, rivers,
or streams. Doing so may have an adverse impact on the environment.
When cleaning nishes, the screen shown below appears again.
DAMPER CL.
AB
H Press [MENU] to go back to the original screen.
If uneven color issues are not resolved by "damper cleaning," perform "super cleaning."
P. 97 "Super Cleaning"