Roland TU4-64 User manual

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Introduction............................................................................................................. 2
About This Machine................................................................................................................. 3
Features of This Machine.................................................................................................... 3
Main Compatible Models..................................................................................................... 3
Selecting the Take-up Method .................................................................................................... 4
Part Names and Functions ......................................................................................................... 5
Checking the Package Contents .................................................................................................. 6
Assembly and Installation............................................................................................. 7
Read This before Starting Work................................................................................................... 8
Assembly and Installation ......................................................................................................... 9
Step 1: Assembling the Take-up Unit ..................................................................................... 9
Step 2: Fixing the Assembled Take-up Unit to the Printer Stand....................................................12
Step 3: Attaching the Cable Clamps .....................................................................................19
Step 4: Connect the cables. ..............................................................................................20
Operation............................................................................................................... 22
Notes to Follow ....................................................................................................................23
Do Not Perform Operations That Pull the Media with Excessive Force .............................................23
Turn Off the Automatic Cut-off Function for the Media ...............................................................23
Notes to Follow When "TU" Is Selected ..................................................................................23
Notes to Follow When "TU3" Is Selected .................................................................................23
Length Setting When "TU2" Is Selected.........................................................................................24
About Test Print ....................................................................................................................25
About the Paper Tube .............................................................................................................26
How to Load Media ................................................................................................................27
Step 1: Loading the Paper Tube ..........................................................................................27
Step 2: Passing the Media Through the Printer.........................................................................29
Step 3: Securing the Media on the Paper Tube (Core) ................................................................30
Step 4: Taking Up the Media ..............................................................................................32
To Take Up Media Manually.......................................................................................................34
How to Remove Taken-up Media.................................................................................................35
What to Do If........................................................................................................... 36
The Take-up Unit Doesn't Take Up Media.......................................................................................37
Are the power cord and AC adapter properly connected? ............................................................37
Is the AUTO switch set to [OFF]? ..........................................................................................37
Is the AUTO switch direction properly set? ..............................................................................37
Is the media automatic cut-off function active? .......................................................................37
Is the paper tube loaded properly? .......................................................................................37
Is the paper tube used the one that is included?.......................................................................37
Is the paper tube bent?.....................................................................................................37
Have the media take-up direction and the AUTO switch of the TUC been set correctly?........................37
Media Take-up Is Not Straight....................................................................................................39
Is the media loaded correctly? ............................................................................................39
Appendix................................................................................................................ 40
Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ...................................................................41
Specifications.......................................................................................................................42
Contents
1

Introduction
About This Machine ..................................................................................... 3
Features of This Machine ........................................................................ 3
Main Compatible Models ......................................................................... 3
Selecting the Take-up Method ......................................................................... 4
Part Names and Functions.............................................................................. 5
Checking the Package Contents ....................................................................... 6
2 Introduction

Features of This Machine
• This is a take-up unit for Roland DG Corporation large format printers.
• It enables automatic take-up of the media during printing. This allows for lengthy printing and unat-
tended operation at night to be accomplished efficiently.
• The maximum weight for usable media is 40 kg (88.18 lb.). Stable take-up is possible even for heavy
media (if the printer's usable media weight is less than 40 kg (88.18 lb.), media weighing more than
this cannot be used).
• The amount of tension when taking up can be selected depending on the properties of the media. With
more resilient media such as PVC, you can take up with a little slack. This will reduce the feed differ-
ence between the left and right sides of the media. With less resilient media such as tarpaulin, you
can take up with slightly stronger tension.
Main Compatible Models
• TrueVIS series (VF2-640, VG2-640/540, SG2-640/540/300, VG-640/540, SG-540/300, MG-640/300, etc.)
• VersaUV series (LEC2-300 and LEC2-640/330)
• DGXPRESS series (UG-641)
About This Machine
Introduction 3

Installing this machine will cause the printer menu list, etc. to change as follows.
It is possible to select the take-up method ("TU", "TU2", or "TU3") on the "SETUP SHEET" screen.
SETUP SHEET
TU2
Select the take-up method to match the output method.
Take-up method Output method Description
"TU" Printing only
* However, the case in which the media is
pulled back after printing in order to print
on the media again is excluded.
Take-up is performed at the same time as output. The
work can be completed in less time than is required with
the "TU2" setting. However, this setting causes an error to
occur during output performed with cutting operations,
so this setting cannot be used in this situation.
* When pulling back the media after printing in order to
print on the media again, select the "TU2" setting.
"TU2"*1 Cutting only, printing and cutting, crop-
ping and cutting
* However, the case in which the media is
pulled back after printing in order to print
on the media again is included.
No take-up is performed until the output of the piece of
data is finished. When the output is finished, the length
of media that was output is pulled back and is then taken
up. The work time is longer than that for the "TU" set-
ting, but this setting can be used to perform take-up
even for output performed with cutting operations.
"TU3"*2 Printing only Use this method when using media (such as soft packag-
ing) that is not transported by pulling it back. The cutting
operation and media cut-off are not possible.
*1 This is not displayed if you are using the VF2-640.
*2 This is only displayed if you are using the LEC2-330, MG-300, or TB-30.
Selecting the Take-up Method
4 Introduction

A: Back of the control box
No. Name Function overview
Arm This is used when securing the loaded paper tube.
End caps These are used when loading the paper tube for take-up.
Dancer roller This keeps the media tension constant.
Control box This controls the media take-up.
MODE switch Select either [STANDARD] to loosely take up the media or [TENSION] to stretch
the media while taking it up.
AUTO switch This changes the direction of rotation when automatically taking up while
printing.
MANUAL switch Use this when you want to manually operate the take-up unit.
Printer connector This connects the included printer connection cable.
AC adapter jack This connects the included dedicated AC adapter.
About the Notation Used in This Manual
In this document, the keys and lights on the printer unit operation panel are indicated as shown below.
Part Name Details Notation in this manual
Cursor keys Use these to select settings for menu
items, to move the media, and for other
such operations.
[◀][▼][▲][▶]
SETUP light The light turns on when media has been
loaded correctly.
[SETUP]
ENTER key Use this for such tasks as enabling setting
values.
[ENTER]
BASE POINT light The light turns on when the base point
(the output-start location) has been set.
[BASE]
Part Names and Functions
Introduction 5

The following enclosed items are divided into two packages. Make sure they are all present and accounted
for.
Control Box (TUC-4)
Arm (1) Slider stay (left) (1) Slider stay (right) (1) Mounting bracket A (2)
Mounting bracket B (2) Mounting bracket C (1) Mounting bracket D (1) Mounting bracket E (2)
Hexagonal wrench (small) (1) Bolt with washer (small) (6) Bolt (small) (6) Printer connection cable (1)
Cable clamp (small) (2), (large)
(1)
AC adapter (1)
Power cord (1)
Rails & Accessories (TU4-64/54/30)
Dancer roller (1) Rail slider (1) Paper tube (1) Hexagonal wrench (large) (1)
Bolt with washer (large) (14) Safety Precautions (1) Washer (3) Bolt (large) (4)
Checking the Package Contents
6 Introduction

Assembly and Installation
Read This before Starting Work ....................................................................... 8
Assembly and Installation .............................................................................. 9
Step 1: Assembling the Take-up Unit .......................................................... 9
Step 2: Fixing the Assembled Take-up Unit to the Printer Stand ........................12
Step 3: Attaching the Cable Clamps..........................................................19
Step 4: Connect the cables. ...................................................................20
Assembly and Installation 7

• Perform work after installing the printer to be used in the desired location.
• Perform work in a level, stable, and flat location.
• Performing work near the printer to which this machine will be attached is recommended.
Never install this machine outside or in any location where exposure to water or high humidity
may occur.
Current leakage may cause electrical shock or fire.
WARNING
Never install the machine close to any flammable object or in a gas-filled location.
Combustion or explosion could occur.
WARNING
Install the machine in a clean, brightly lit location.
Working in a location that is dark or cluttered may lead to an accident, such as becoming caught in the machine as the
result of an inadvertent stumble.
WARNING
Position the machine so that the power plug is within immediate reach at all times.
This is to enable quick disconnection of the power plug in the event of an emergency. Install the machine next to an
electrical outlet. Also, provide enough empty space to allow immediate access to the electrical outlet.
WARNING
Read This before Starting Work
8 Assembly and Installation

Unloading and emplacement are operations that must be performed by 2 persons or more.
Tasks that require undue effort when performed by a small number of persons may result in physical injury. Also, if
dropped, such items may cause injury.
CAUTION
The VG-640 is used for the figures depicting common operations.
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Step 1: Assembling the Take-up Unit
Procedure
1. Attach the arm (B) to the rail slider (A) and fix it with the arm retaining screw (C).
Orient the rail slider so its riveted side (D) is on the side opposite the arm retaining screw.
2. Place the right slider stay (A) and the left slider stay (B) apart from each other with enough space be-
tween them to fit the machine. (*1)
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*1
64-inch model: Approx. 1.9 m (74.80 in.)
54-inch model: Approx. 1.7 m (66.93 in.)
30-inch model: Approx. 1.0 m (39.37 in.)
3. Fix the rail slider in place on top of the right and left slider stays.
(1) Align the rail slider slit (A) with the left slider stay protrusion (B), and then place the rail slider on
top of the left and right slider stays.
(2) Align the edges of the rail slider with the edges of the left and right slider stays.
(3) Fix the rail slider in place using the bolts with washers (large).
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4. Install mounting bracket A (A) and fully tighten the bolts with washers (large) connecting the rail slider
and the left and right slider stays.
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Step 2: Fixing the Assembled Take-up Unit to the Printer Stand
Procedure
1. Make sure the printer stand screws are not loose.
If they are loose, tighten them once again.
2. Place the take-up unit on the stand.
• When using the VG-640/540, SG-540/300, LEC2-300, LEC2-640/330, MG-640/300, UG-641
• When using the VF2-640, VG2-640/540, SG2-640/540/300
a. Insert a bolt with washer (large) from the bottom into the hole on the right stand leg.
There are two holes in the stand leg, but only insert the bolt in the hole on the stand post
side.
b. Place the take-up unit on the stand.
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c. Note the following points and set the fixing location for the take-up unit.
• Align the bolt with washer (large) inserted in step (1) with the hole in the right slider
stay.
If it is difficult to align the bolt with washer (large) with the hole in the right slider stay, adjust
the right slider stay (A) and the stand leg to positions where their inside faces are pointed at
each other. This brings the hole in the right slider stay (B) close to the position of the bolt with
washer (large) and thereby makes it easy to align these parts.
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• Place the left and right slider stays approximately 10 mm (0.39 in.) (C) away from the
stand legs.
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Printer side
3. Fix the left and right slider stays to the stand legs.
• When using the VG-640/540, SG-540/300, LEC2-300, LEC2-640/330, MG-640/300, UG-641
Mounting bracket B (2) Mounting bracket C (1) Mounting bracket D (1)
(1) While pushing mounting bracket C against the side of the stand leg, temporarily tighten the bolts
with washers (small).
(2) Use the hexagonal wrench (small) to temporarily tighten the bolts fixing the two instances of
mounting bracket B to the left and right slider stays.
Orient the two instances of mounting bracket B so their elongated holes are in the positions shown in
the figures.
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Left side Right side
(3) Push the take-up unit right next to the stand.
Push the left and right slider stays (A) against the stand legs, and then push the two instances
of mounting bracket B (B) against the stand legs (C).
(4) While pushing mounting bracket C (A) against the stand leg, use the hexagonal wrench (small) to
fully tighten the bolts with washers (small).
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(5) Use the hexagonal wrench (small) to temporarily tighten the bolts fixing mounting bracket C (left
side) to one instance of mounting bracket B and mounting bracket D (right side) to the other in-
stance of mounting bracket B.
Left side Right side
Attach mounting bracket C (B) to mounting bracket B (A)
with bolts (small).
Attach mounting bracket D (D) to mounting bracket B (A)
with bolts (small) (C) and bolts with washers (E).
(6) While pushing the slider stays against the stand legs, fully tighten the bolts holding them in place.
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Left side Right side
• When using the VF2-640, VG2-640/540, SG2-640/540/300
Mounting bracket E (2)
(1) Use the hexagonal wrench (large) to temporarily tighten the bolts with washers (large) and addi-
tional washers in order, right slider stay followed by left slider stay.
Tighten one bolt on the right side of the right slider stay and two bolts on the left side of the
left slider stay.
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Before you proceed to the next operations, the machine must be adjusted by a suitably qualified work-
er. Leave this work to the suitably qualified worker.
MEMO
(2) Fully tighten the bolts in order, right slider stay followed by left slider stay.
(3) Fix the take-up unit to the stand using mounting bracket E.
Use the hexagonal wrench (large) to insert the bolts with washers (large) (A) and the bolts
(large) (B).
When fixing the take-up unit to the left stand, perform the work from the rear of the printer.
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4. Install the dancer roller.
(1) Insert the left and right arms of the dancer roller into the left and right shafts and align the posi-
tions of their holes.
(2) Temporarily tighten the bolts with washers (large) in order, right slider stay followed by left slider
stay.
(3) Fully tighten the bolts in order, right slider stay followed by left slider stay.
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Step 3: Attaching the Cable Clamps
•When using the VF2-640, VG2-640/540, SG2-640/540/300, LEC2-300, VG-640/540, SG-540/300
Attach the large (A) and small (B) cable clamps to the positions shown in the figure.
•When using the LEC2-640/330, MG-640/300, UG-641
1. Attach the large (A) and small (B) cable clamps included with the TUC-4. (There are three cable
clamps in total.)
2. Attach the cable clamps (C) included with the printer. (There are two cable clamps in total.)
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