Roland VS-420 User manual

Ink Switching Method
(With White Ink)
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About this Manual
This manual explains how to switch the ink being used from ECO-SOL MAX ink (hereinafter called MAX ink) to ECO-SOL
MAX 3 ink (hereinafter called MAX 3 ink). *
To prevent the ink from mixing, perform operations according to the procedures given in this manual.
* The colors that can be switched to MAX 3 ink are cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, and light magenta. Colors with
MAX 3 ink are dierent than with MAX ink.
* For white and metallic silver, use ECO-SOL MAX 2 ink (hereinafter called MAX 2 ink). Colors with MAX 2 ink are dierent
than with MAX ink.
ECO-SOL MAX ECO-SOL MAX3

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Contents
Contents......................................................................................................................................2
Introduction .................................................................................................................................3
Overall Flow..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Preparation before Operations....................................................................................................4
STEP 1: Checking the Package Contents............................................................................................................................... 4
STEP 2: Checking the Replacement Ink Cartridges ........................................................................................................... 4
STEP 3: Checking the Necessary Files..................................................................................................................................... 5
STEP 4: Writing a Memo with the VersaWorks Settings ................................................................................................... 5
Switching the Ink .........................................................................................................................6
STEP 1: Updating the Printer Unit Firmware........................................................................................................................ 6
STEP 2: Switching the Ink............................................................................................................................................................ 6
STEP 3: Cleaning of the Periphery of the Print Heads (Manual Cleaning)................................................................. 9
STEP 4: Replacing the Wiper and Felt Wiper......................................................................................................................13
STEP 5: Bidirectional Printing Correction............................................................................................................................15
STEP 6: Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions.................................................................15
STEP 7: Updating VersaWorks .................................................................................................................................................16
Important: Changes and Precautions after Switching the Ink ...................................................20
Change: Manual Cleaning Required after Daily Operations Finish ...........................................................................20
Change: Cleaning Locations During Manual Cleaning..................................................................................................21
Daily Precautions.........................................................................................................................................................................21
When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period, Precaution 1.................................................................................................22
When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period, Precaution 2.................................................................................................22
When Operations Are Interrupted .............................................................................................23
Actions When the Cleaning/Wiper Replacement Operation Is Interrupted ..........................................................23
In this operation manual, excluding the case where "Roland VersaWorks" is shown on the computer screen, "Roland VersaWorks"
is written as "VersaWorks."
Most of the gures in this manual depict the VS-640.
Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Copyright © 2015 Roland DG Corporation http://www.rolanddg.com/

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ECO-SOL MAX 3 Ink Switching Method
Introduction
Overall Flow
Preparation before Operations
STEP 1: Checking the Package Contents (P. 4 )
STEP 2: Checking the Replacement Ink Cartridges (P. 4 )
STEP 3: Checking the Necessary Files (P. 5 )
STEP 4: Writing a Memo with the VersaWorks Settings (P. 5 )
Switching the Ink
STEP 1: Updating the Printer Unit Firmware (P. 6 )
(Required time: Approx. 5 minutes)
STEP 2: Switching the Ink (P. 6 )
(Required time: Approx. 40 to 60 minutes)
STEP 3: Cleaning of the Periphery of the Print Heads (Manual Cleaning; P. 9 )
(Required time: Approx. 10 minutes)
STEP 4: Replacing the Wiper and Felt Wiper (P. 13 )
(Required time: Approx. 10 minutes)
STEP 5: Bidirectional Printing Correction (P. 15 )
(Required time: Approx. 5 minutes)
STEP 6: Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions (P. 15 )
(Required time: Approx. 10 minutes)
STEP 7: Updating VersaWorks (P. 16 )
(Required time: Approx. 10 minutes)
Changes and Precautions
Important: Changes and Precautions after Switching the Ink (P. 20 )

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Preparation before Operations
STEP 1: Checking the Package Contents
This kit contains the following items. Make sure they are all present and accounted for.
Items used during ink switching
Cleaning sticks Tweezers (1) Gloves (1 set) Wiper (1)
Felt wiper (1) Drain bottles (3) Drain funnel (1) SOL INK cleaning cartridg-
es (16)
Item used after ink switching (not used during ink switching)
Cleaning liquid (1)
(dedicated for use with
MAX 3 ink)
* You must prepare the replacement ink yourself. (MAX 2 ink is required for the white ink and metallic silver ink.)
STEP 2: Checking the Replacement Ink Cartridges
The required numbers of ink cartridges during ink lling are shown in the following table. Check that the necessary number
of cartridges are available.
*You must prepare the replacement ink yourself. (MAX 2 ink is required for the white ink and metallic silver ink.)
*Depending on the size of the printer you are using, you may need less ink cartridges than indicated below.
The color of the ink 220 cc
cartridge
500 cc
cartridge
MAX3 Cyan(C), magenta(M), yellow(Y), and black(K)
Light cyan(LC), light magenta(LM) 1
MAX2
White(WH) When using metallic silver (MT) 2
When not using metallic silver (MT) 4
Metallic silver(MT)
2
Maximum of 3 cartridges for the
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STEP 3: Checking the Necessary Files
The rmware and updater downloaded from http://www.rolanddg.com/ecosolmax3/ are necessary for the operations
in this manual. Check that the following les are present.
Firmware: VSFirm490.exe (in the "Firmware" folder)
Updater: LocalUpdater.exe (Ver. 5.5.0 or later; in the "Roland VersaWorks local updater" folder)
If the above les are not present, download them from the following URL.
http://www.rolanddg.com/ecosolmax3
STEP 4: Writing a Memo with the VersaWorks Settings
Important
As the nal step when you switch the ink, update VersaWorks to a version that supports MAX 3 ink. After the update, because
the printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink will be connected as a new printer, the previous job data and settings will be
deleted. Before switching to MAX 3 ink, write down the IP address and the settings of the connected printer such as "Quality."

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ECO-SOL MAX 3 Ink Switching Method
Switching the Ink
STEP 1: Updating the Printer Unit Firmware
Use the le that you have downloaded to update the rmware of the printer unit to a version that supports MAX 3 ink. For
the update method, refer to "Readme.pdf," the le that you downloaded at the same time as the rmware.
STEP 2: Switching the Ink
1. Display the [CHANGE INK SET] menu.

Press .

Press several times to display the screen shown on the left.
Press .

Press several times to display the screen shown on the left.
Press , then .

Press .

Press or to select [MAX3].
Press .

Press or to select [YES].
Press .

When the screen on the left is displayed, remove the drain bottle and
discard the discharged uid.
Use the included drain funnel to transfer the discharged uid from the printer's drain
bottle to the included drain bottle.
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 du-
rable 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 contains toxic ingredients. Never attempt to incinerate discharged uid or discard it with ordinary trash.
Also, do not dispose of it in sewer systems, rivers, or streams. Doing so may have an adverse impact on the environment.
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
Install the drain bottle.

Press .

Remove all the currently inserted ink cartridges.
2. Clean the ink paths. (Required time: Approx. 20 to 25 minutes)

Insert new SOL INK cleaning cartridges into all the slots.
Do not use previously used SOL INK cleaning cartridges.

When the screen on the left is displayed, remove the drain bottle and
discard the discharged uid.
Use the included drain funnel to transfer the discharged uid from the printer's drain
bottle to the included drain bottle.

Install the drain bottle.

Press .
Hereafter, the screen on the left is repeatedly displayed. Follow the on-screen instruc-
tions and repeat steps

,

, and

.

When the screen on the left is displayed, remove all the SOL INK
cleaning cartridges.

Insert new SOL INK cleaning cartridges into all the slots.
Do not use previously used SOL INK cleaning cartridges.

When the screen on the left is displayed, remove the drain bottle and
discard the discharged uid.
Use the included drain funnel to transfer the discharged uid from the printer's drain
bottle to the included drain bottle.

Install the drain bottle.

Press .
VS-300/420: When the message "WASHING HEAD..." disappears, the display will switch
to the screen shown in step

.
VS-540/640: Hereafter, the screen on the left is repeatedly displayed. Follow the on-
screen instructions and repeat steps

,

, and

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
When the screen on the left is displayed, remove all the SOL INK
cleaning cartridges.
3. Switch the ink cartridges. (Required time: Approx. 20 to 25 minutes)

Before you insert the new ink cartridge
for each color, gently shake the cartridge.

Set in place new ink cartridges.
For white and metallic silver, use MAX 2 ink cartridges.For all other colors, use MAX
3 ink cartridges.
• Cyan (C)
• Magenta (M)
• Yellow (Y)
• Black (K)
• Light cyan (Lc)
• Light magenta (Lm)
Use MAX 3 ink.
• White (WH)
• Metallic silver (MT) Use MAX 2 ink.

When the screen on the left is displayed, remove the drain bottle and
discard the discharged uid.
Use the included funnel to transfer the discharged uid from one drain bottle to
another.

Install the drain bottle.

Press .
Hereafter, the screen on the left is repeatedly displayed. Follow the on-screen instruc-
tions and repeat steps

,

, and

.
If an ink cartridge becomes empty partway through the procedure, a buzzer will
sound, and the slot number of the empty cartridge will ash. Pull out the empty
cartridge and insert a new one.
After performing these operations multiple times, the screen shown in the gure
appears, and then cleaning starts.
When the screen shown in the gure appears, the ink switching operation is nished.
Proceed to the next procedure.
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STEP 3: Cleaning of the Periphery of the Print Heads (Manual Cleaning)
CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specied by the instructions, and never touch any
area not specied in the instructions.
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
1. Prepare for manual cleaning.

Remove cover L.
If a warning beep sounds during the following operations
If the operations are not completed within 30 minutes from the message "OPEN COVER L" shown above is displayed, a
warning beep will sound to warn you of the print heads drying out. When the warning beep sounds, attach the cover
L and R(if the front cover is open, close it), and then hold down the sub power switch. This temporarily interrupts the
operations. After you interrupt the operations, you cannot continue the operations with the procedures in this manual.
Refer to the user's manual of the model that you are using and perform the operations according to the details listed
under P. 23 "Actions When the Cleaning/Wiper Replacement Operation Is Interrupted".
Important notes on this procedure
Before attempting this operation, remove any media.
To prevent the print heads from drying out, nish this procedure in 30 minutes or less. A warning beep sounds after
30 minutes.
Never use any implements other than the included cleaning sticks. Cotton swabs or other lint-producing items may
damage the print heads. If you use up the cleaning sticks, purchase new ones from your authorized Roland DG Corp.
dealer.
Use one cleaning stick per cleaning session, and then discard the stick after use. Reusing cleaning sticks may reduce
the printing quality.
Do not put a cleaning stick that has been used for cleaning into the cleaning liquid. Doing so will deteriorate the
cleaning liquid.
Never rub the nozzle surface of the print heads.
Stroke the sponges very gently, applying as little pressure as possible. Never rub, scrape, or crush them.
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
Remove the cut rail
Press .

When the screen shown in the gure appears, attach the cover L.
You will open the cover again later in the procedure, so there is no need to x the
cover in place with screws.

When the screen shown in the gure appears, remove the cover R.

When the screen shown in the gure appears, remove the cover L.
Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
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2. Perform the manual cleaning.

Touch the location shown in the gure to discharge any
static electricity.

Put on the pair of gloves (included).

Moisten the cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid.

Clean the locations shown in the following gure.
Exercise special care in wiping o any accumulated ink.You can make the accumulated ink easier to clean o by apply-
ing cleaning liquid to cleaning locations , , and , and then wiping these locations o with the cleaning stick.
Use the cleaning liquid that you have been
using since before switching the ink. Use the
cleaning liquid included with the switching kit
only after you have switched the ink.
Also carefully clean the sides of the print heads.
During this work, be careful not to touch the print head
surface (nozzle surface) directly with the cleaning stick.
Be sure to perform
cleaning using one of the
included cleaning sticks.
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
Press .

When the screen shown in the gure appears, attach the cover R.
You will open the cover again later in the procedure, so there is no need to x the
cover in place with screws.

When the screen shown in the gure appears, attach the cover L.
You will open the cover again later in the procedure, so there is no need to x the
cover in place with screws.

When the screen shown in the gure appears, remove the cover L.

Attach the cut rail.
Press .

When the screen shown in the gure appears, attach the cover L.
When the screen shown in the gure appears, the cleaning of the periphery of the
print heads (manual cleaning) is nished. Proceed to the next procedure.
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STEP 4: Replacing the Wiper and Felt Wiper
CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specied by the instructions, and never touch any
area not specied in the instructions.
Failure to observe these instructions may cause the machine to move suddenly, resulting
in injury.
1. Replace the wiper.

Remove the cover R.
Preparations are complete when this screen appears.

Detach the old wiper.

Insert a new wiper.
Place the inclined end on the back side. If the wiper is installed with the incorrect orientation, appropriate cleaning will
not be possible.

Attach the part to the hooks.
Be sure to attach the part to the hooks. Failure to do so may result
in dot drop-out or other problems.
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
Press .

When the screen shown in the gure appears, attach the cover R.
You will open the cover again later in the procedure, so there is no need to x the
cover in place with screws.
2. Replace the felt wiper.

When the screen shown in the gure appears, remove the cover R.
Preparations are complete when this screen appears.

Detach the old felt wiper.

Insert a new felt wiper.

Attach the part to the hooks.
Be sure to attach the part to the hooks. Failure to do so may result
in dot drop-out or other problems.
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
Press .

When the screen shown in the gure appears, attach the cover R.

Close the front cover.
The screen shown in the gure appears, and then cleaning starts.
When this screen appears, the "Replacing the Wiper and Felt Wiper" step is nished.
STEP 5: Bidirectional Printing Correction
Refer to the user's manual of the printer you are using to perform the bidirectional printing correction.
Title in contents Menu
Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirec-
tional Printing ADJUST BI-DIR SIMPLE SETTING
Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirec-
tional Printing More Precisely ADJUST BI-DIR DETAIL SETTING
When you are nished, proceed to the next procedure.
STEP 6: Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions
Refer to the user's manual of the printer you are using to correct misalignment of the printing and cutting positions.
Title in contents Menu
Correcting Misalignment of the Printing
and Cutting Positions CUTTING MENU PRINT-CUT ADJ.
Correcting Misalignment for Printing
and Cutting When Using Crop Marks CUTTING MENU CROP-CUT ADJ.
When you are nished, proceed to the next procedure.
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STEP 7: Updating VersaWorks
1. Update VersaWorks.

Refer to http://www.rolanddg.com/ecosolmax3/ and update VersaWorks to a version that supports
MAX 3 ink.

If VersaWorks is running, exit it.
When only a printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink is connected to VersaWorks
2. Initialize VersaWorks.

Windows VISTA/7
Click the [Start] ( ) menu.
Click [All Programs] (or [Programs]) > [Roland VersaWorks] > [Initialize Application].
Windows 8
Right-click in the [Start] screen.
Click [All apps].
Click [Initialize Application] for Roland VersaWorks.
Windows 8.1
Click on the [Start] screen.
Click [Initialize Application] for Roland VersaWorks.

When the screen shown in the gure is
displayed, click [Yes].
From this point, the procedure differs depending on the type of printer that is connected
to VersaWorks.
When only a printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink is connected to VersaWorks
(P. 16 )
InitializeVersaWorks, and then reconnect the printer to it as a new printer. All the information will be deleted
due to the initialization. We recommend that you write down the IP address of the printer that you will
reconnect and the settings of the VersaWorks application that you want to continue to use.
When a printer that does not use MAX 3 ink is connected to VersaWorks (P. 18 )
Leave the printer that does not use MAX 3 ink connected (leave the information set in VersaWorks). Only
reconnect the printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink as a new printer. All the information of the newly
reconnected printer is deleted (the information of the printer that does not use MAX 3 ink remains), so we
recommend that you write down the IP address of the printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink and the
settings of the VersaWorks application that you want to continue to use.

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3. Reconnect a printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink to VersaWorks.

Start VersaWorks.
The [Printer Settings] screen will appear.

Set [IP Address] to the IP address of the printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink.

Click [Verify].

Check that [Ink Type] is the MAX 3 ink.
This indicates that you have successfully reconnect-
ed to a printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink.

Click [Apply].
The printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink is
displayed under [Printer List].

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
If there are multiple printers that have been switched to MAX 3 ink, click .
Repeat steps

,

,

and

to reconnect to these printers that have been switched to MAX 3 ink.

Click [OK].
This completes the operations to switch to MAX 3 ink.
When a printer that does not use MAX 3 ink is connected to VersaWorks
2. Temporarily delete the printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink from VersaWorks.

Start VersaWorks.

When the screen shown in the gure is
displayed, click [OK].
The [Printer Settings] screen will appear.

Select a printer that has been switched to
MAX 3 ink under [Printer List], and then
click .

When the screen shown in the gure ap-
pears, conrm that you want to delete the
selected printer, and then click [Yes].
The selected printer is deleted from the [Printer
List].

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3. Reconnect a printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink to VersaWorks.

Click .

Set [IP Address] to the IP address of the printer that was temporarily deleted (the printer that has
been switched to MAX 3 ink).

Click [Verify].

Check that [Ink Type] is the MAX 3 ink.
This indicates that you have successfully reconnect-
ed to a printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink.

Click [Apply].
The printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink is
displayed under [Printer List].

If there are multiple printers that have been switched to MAX 3 ink, click .
Repeat steps

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to reconnect to these printers that have been switched to MAX 3 ink.
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Click [OK].

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ECO-SOL MAX 3 Ink Switching Method
Important: Changes and Precautions after Switching the Ink
Change: Manual Cleaning Required after Daily Operations Finish
After switching to MAX 3 ink, you have to perform manual cleaning after daily operations. Also, the locations to clean during
this manual cleaning dier from those prior to switching to MAX 3 ink.
* This manual cleaning is explained in "Manual Cleaning of Print Head" in the user's manual of the printer
that you are using.
Before switching to MAX 3 ink
Cleaning timing Cleaning method Remarks
Before the start of daily
operations Normal cleaning Carry out a printing test. If dot drop-out occurs, perform cleaning.
When dot drop-outs are
not xed by performing
normal cleaning multiple
times
Medium cleaning • If dot drop-outs are not xed by performing
medium cleaning, perform powerful cleaning.
• This consumes more ink than normal cleaning,
and too-frequent use may damage the print
heads themselves. Avoid using it more than
necessary.
Powerful cleaning
• Once per month
• When symptoms cannot
be improved with medi-
um or powerful cleaning
Manual cleaning
(Manual Cleaning of Print Head)
• We recommend that you perform this cleaning
periodically.
• Replacing the wiper and felt wiper is also an
eective means of improving the symptoms.
After switching to MAX 3 ink
Cleaning timing Cleaning method Remarks
Daily
Before the start
of operations Normal cleaning Carry out a printing test. If dot drop-out occurs, perform cleaning.
After op-
erations
Manual cleaning
(Manual Cleaning of Print
Head)
Refer to "Change: Cleaning Loca-
tions During Manual Cleaning" for
details on the cleaning locations.
When dot drop-outs are
not fixed by performing
normal cleaning multiple
times
Medium cleaning • If dot drop-outs are not xed by performing
medium cleaning, perform powerful cleaning.
• This consumes more ink than normal cleaning,
and too-frequent use may damage the print
heads themselves. Avoid using it more than
necessary.
Powerful cleaning
When symptoms cannot be
improved with medium or
powerful cleaning
Manual cleaning
Refer to ""Change: Cleaning Locations During
Manual Cleaning" for details on the cleaning
locations.
Replacing the wiper and felt wiper is also an
eective means of improving the symptoms.