Roland FJ-500 User manual

Thank you very much for purchasing the FJ-500/400.
• To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance,
please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location.
• Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited.
• The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to
change without notice.
• The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as
possible. If you find any misprint or error, please inform us.
• Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage
which may occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the
part of this product.
FJ-500 FJ-400
*
USER'S MANUAL
* This User's Manual is intended for FJ-500 and FJ-400.

For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void
the users authority to operate this equipment.
The I/O cables between this equipment and the computing
device must be shielded.
NOTICE Grounding Instructions
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in
doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s
plug.
Repair or replace damaged or worn out cord immediately.
For Canada
CLASS A NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CLASSE A AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
ROLAND DG CORPORATION
1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 431-2103
MODEL NAME : See the MODEL given on the rating plate.
RELEVANT DIRECTIVE : EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE (89/392/EEC)
EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (73/23/EEC)
EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE (89/336/EEC)
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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2-7 When Not in Use... ........................................... 38
Power Off in Daily Operation .................... 39
When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period... 39
3 Maintenance
3-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges............................40
3-2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level..................42
3-3 Cleaning the Printing Heads.............................42
If Drop-out Persists Even After Carrying Out
Cleaning Several Times .............................. 43
If Performing Cleaning Several Times at the
[POWERFUL] Menu Does Not Correct the
Drop-out Problem ....................................... 44
Using the Cleaning Kit to Clean the Printing
Heads ..........................................................44
3-4 Changing the Type of Ink.................................55
3-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink............................ 57
3-6 How to Replace the Separating Knife .............. 58
3-7 Cleaning ...........................................................60
3-8 When Moving the Unit.....................................61
4 User's Reference
4-1 Materials...........................................................63
Conditions for Usable Materials.................63
Acceptable Material Widths ....................... 63
4-2 Adjusting the Height of the Printing Head....... 63
4-3 Printing Area .................................................... 65
4-4 Display Menus Flowchart ................................66
4-5 Description of Keys and Display Menus .........70
Description of Keys ....................................70
Description of Menus .................................72
4-6 Network Connection ........................................ 75
How to View the Manuals (PDF Files) ...... 75
Setup ...........................................................76
4-7 What to Do If... ................................................82
What to Do If.............................................. 82
Messages.....................................................90
4-8 Specifications ...................................................92
Table of Contents
To Ensure Safe Use ..........................................2
About the Labels Affixed to the
Unit.............................................................4
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ...................5
À propos des étiquettes collées
sur l'appareil ........................................ 8
1 Introduction
1-1 Part Names .........................................................9
Front View .................................................. 10
Rear View .................................................. 10
Side View................................................... 11
Inside the Front Cover ................................ 11
Operation Panel .......................................... 12
1-2 Making the Connections .................................. 13
Connecting the Power Cord........................13
Connecting the Cable .................................14
When You're Finished Making the
Connections ................................................15
2 Basic Operation
2-1 Installing Ink Cartridges...................................16
Turn Over the Plate..................................... 18
Install the Ink Cartridges ............................19
2-2 Powerup............................................................20
2-3 Loading the Material ........................................21
Loading Roll Material ................................ 21
Loading Sheet Material .............................. 23
2-4 Test Printing .....................................................25
2-5 Printing ............................................................. 26
About Roland COLORCHOICE®.............. 26
Downloading Printing Data ........................26
Setting the Printing Mode...........................29
Printing at the Desired Location................. 31
Making Corrections for Printing ................35
2-6 Ending Printing Operations.............................. 37
Remove the Material .................................. 37
Separating the Printed Portion.................... 37

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To Ensure Safe Use
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used improperly.
About and Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or
pets.
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings. The specific meaning of
the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. The symbol at left means
"danger of electrocution."
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The
specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The
symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must
be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The symbol at left means the
power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
Do not disassemble, repair, or
modify.
Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal
operation resulting in injury.
Ground the unit with the ground
wire.
Failure to do so may result in risk of
electrical shock in the even of a mechanical
problem.
Use only with a power supply of the
same rating as indicated on the unit.
Use with any other power supply may lead
to fire or electrocution.
Do not use with a damaged power
cord or plug, or with a loose
electrical outlet.
Use with any other
power supply may
lead to fire or
electrocution.
Do not use while in an abnormal
state (i.e., emitting smoke, burning
odor, unusual noise, or the like).
Doing so may result in fire or electrical
shock.
Immediately switch off first the sub power,
then the main power, unplug the power cord
from the electrical outlet, and contact your
authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or
service center.
When not in use for extended
periods, unplug the power cord from
the electrical outlet.
Failure to do so may
result in danger of
shock, electrocution,
or fire due to
deterioration of the
electrical insulation.

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Do not injure or modify the electrical
power cord, nor subject it to
excessive bends, twists, pulls,
binding, or pinching, nor place any
object of weight on it.
Doing so may
damage the
electrical power
cord, leading to
electrocution or
fire.
When unplugging the electrical
power cord from the power outlet,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
Unplugging by pulling the cord may damage
it, leading to fire or electrocution.
Do not attempt to unplug the power
cord with wet hands.
Doing so may
result in electrical
shock.
Do not allow liquids, metal objects
or flammables inside the machine.
Such materials
can cause fire.
Use the joining screws to secure the
unit to the stand.
Failure to do so
may result in
falling of the unit,
leading to injury.
Unpacking, installation, and moving
must be carried out by four or more
persons.
Otherwise the machine or the stand may
fall, resulting in injury.
(The total weight
of the package is
166 kg (365.9 lb.)
for the FJ-500 and
154 kg (339.5 lb.)
for the FJ-400.)
Install in a level and stable location.
Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause
injury.
Use care to avoid pinching the
fingers when placing the unit on the
stand.
Doing so may
result in injury.
Load roll material at the proper
position.
Otherwise the roll may
fall, resulting in injury.
Release the caster locks for the
stand before attempting to move.
Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause
injury.
Do not touch the tip of the
separating knife with your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury.
Make sure the power to the unit is
off before attempting to replace the
separating knife.
Doing so may result in injury.

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: Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use.
: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
In addition to the and symbols, the symbols shown below are also used.
NOTICE
Do not place hands within the space
to the front of the unit while in
operation.
Doing so may
result in injury.
If ink contacts the eyes, flush
immediately with water.
Store ink cartridges out of the reach
of children.
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit
These labels are affixed to the body of this product.
The following figure describes the location and
content of these messages.
When closing the front cover, be
careful not to pinch your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury.
Do not dismantle the
cartridge.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not store the cartridge in
high or freezing
temperatures.
Model name
Rating label
Use a rated power
supply.
Ink cartridge
Do not place hands
within the space to
the front of the unit
while in operation.
When closing the
front cover, be
careful not to pinch
your fingers.

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Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en
cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
Avis sur les avertissements
Utilisépour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de blessure ou de dommage
matériel en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
* Par dommage matériel, il est entendu dommage ou tout autre effet
indésirable sur la maison, tous les meubles et même les animaux
domestiques.
Ne pas démonter, réparer ou
modifier.
Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait
causer un incendie ou provoquer des
opérations anormales entraînant des
blessures.
Mettre l'appareil àla masse avec une
prise de terre.
Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait
entraîner des décharges électriques en
cas de problème mécanique.
Utiliser seulement avec une
alimentation de mêmes
caractéristiques électriques que
celles indiquées sur l'appareil.
Une négligence àce niveau pourrait
provoquer un incendie ou une
électrocution.
Ne pas utiliser si l'appareil est dans
un état anormal (c'est-à-dire s'il y a
émission de fumée, odeur de brûlé,
bruit inhabituel etc.).
Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait
provoquer un incendie ou des décharges
électriques.
Couper immédiatement l'alimentation
secondaire et ensuite l'alimentation
principale. Débranchez le fil électrique et
contacter votre revendeur ou votre centre
de service de la sociétéRoland DG
autorisé.
Àpropos des symboles
Le symbole attire l'attention de l'utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les
avertissements. Le sens précis du symbole est déterminépar le dessin àl'intérieur du triangle.
Le symbole àgauche signifie "danger d'électrocution".
Le symbole avertit l'utilisateur de ce qu'il ne doit pas faire, ce qui est interdit. La chose
spécifique àne pas faire est indiquée par le dessin àl'intérieur du cercle. Le symbole à
gauche signifie que l'appareil ne doit jamais être démonté.
Le symbole prévient l'utilisateur sur ce qu'il doit faire. La chose spécifique àfaire est
indiquée par le dessin àl'intérieur du cercle. Le symbole àgauche signifie que le fil électrique
doit être débranchéde la prise.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité

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Ne pas endommager ou modifier le
fil électrique. Ne pas le plier, le
tordre, l'étirer, l'attacher ou le serrer
de façon excessive. Ne pas mettre
d'objet ou de poids dessus.
Une négligence à
ce niveau pourrait
endommager le fil
électrique ce qui
risquerait de
provoquer une
électrocution ou un
incendie.
Saisir la fiche et non le fil électrique
lorsque vous débranchez.
Débrancher en tirant sur le fil pourrait
l'endommager et risquer de provoquer un
incendie ou une électrocution.
Ne pas essayer de débrancher le fil
avec des mains mouillées.
Une négligence à
ce niveau pourrait
provoquer des
décharges
électriques.
Ne pas introduire de liquide, d'objet
métallique ou inflammable dans
l'appareil.
Ce genre de
matériel peut
provoquer un
incendie.
Le déballage, l’installation et le
déplacement de l’appareil doivent
être effectués par quatre personnes
ou plus.
Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait
causer des défauts dans l’appareil
entraînant des blessures.
(Le poids total
de la boîte
emballée est
166 kg [FJ-500]
ou
154 kg [FJ-400].)
Utiliser les vis fournies pour bien
fixer l'appareil sur le support.
Le non-respect de
cette consigne
pourrait causer des
défauts dans
l'appareil entraînant
des blessures.
Installer dans un endroit stable et de
niveau.
Sinon l'appareil pourrait se renverser et
provoquer des blessures.
Manipuler avec précaution pour
éviter de se coincer les doigts lors
de l'installation de l'appareil sur le
support.
Une négligence à
ce niveau pourrait
provoquer des
blessures.
Ne pas utiliser avec une fiche ou un
fil électrique endommagéou avec
une prise mal fixée.
Une négligence à
ce niveau pourrait
provoquer un
incendie ou une
électrocution.
Débrancher le fil lorsque l'appareil
reste inutilisépendant une longue
période.
Une négligence àce niveau pourrait
provoquer des décharges électriques,
une électrocution ou
un incendie dûàune
détérioration de
l'isolation électrique.

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Le rouleau doit être placéàune
position adéquate.
Une négligence àce
niveau pourrait
provoquer la chute du
rouleau et causer des
blessures.
Débloquer le mécanisme d'arrêt des
roulettes du support avant de le
déplacer.
Sinon l'appareil pourrait se renverser et
provoquer des blessures.
Ne pas toucher le bout de la lame
séparatrice avec les doigts.
Une négligence àce niveau pourrait
provoquer des blessures.
S'assurer que l'appareil est hors
tension avant d'essayer de
remplacer la lame séparatrice.
Une négligence àce niveau pourrait
provoquer des blessures.
Ne pas mettre les mains dans
l'espace du devant quand l'appareil
est en marche.
Une négligence àce niveau pourrait
provoquer des blessures.
Si de l'encre entre en contact avec
les yeux, rincer immédiatement à
l'eau.
Manipuler avec précaution pour
éviter de se coincer les doigts lors
de la fermeture du couvercle de
devant.
Une négligence àce niveau pourrait
provoquer des blessures.
Ranger les cartouches d'encre hors
de portée des enfants.

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Àpropos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil
Ces étiquettes sont collées à l'extérieur de l'appareil.
Les dessins suivants indiquent l'endroit et le contenu des messages.
Ne pas démonter la
cartouche.
Conserver hors de la portée
des enfants.
Ne pas emmagasiner ádas
températures hautes ou
basses.
Nom du modèle
Étiquette des
caractéristiques
électriques
Utiliser l'alimentation
appropriée
Ne pas mettre les
mains dans l'espace
devant l'élément
quand celui-ci est en
marche.
Manipuler avec
précaution pour
éviter de se coincer
les doigts lors de la
fermeture du
couvercle de devant.
la cartouche d'encre

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1 Introduction
* In this manual, sections that explain commons points for the FJ-500/400 use only illustrations of the FJ-500. Some details of the FJ-
400 differ from the figure.
1-1 Part Names
NOTICE
Do not touch the Y rail or the inner side of the right cover.
Touching the area shown may cause the fingers to be soiled by grease or ink, and may result in diminished
image quality. Entire Y-rail portion
If you will leave the printing head being uncapped for a long time (for example, open the front cover while
printing is made on the middle of platen), printing heads may get clogging and, in some case it results unrecov-
erable damage to the printing head.
Do not put hands inside
1 Introduction

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1 Introduction
Front View Front cover
If the cover is opened while in operation, it will
execute an emergency stop. Sheet loading lever
Operation panel
Cover
Media cover
Drain bottle
Rear View
Ink cartridge ports
Parallel connector
RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector

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1 Introduction
Side View
Main power switch
Power connector
Inside the Front Cover
Grit roller Pinch roller
Platen
Knife guide
Reflective tape
Carriage
When not printing, this stays inside the cover.
Guide lines

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1 Introduction
Operation Panel
For more information about the keys, take a look at "4-5 Description of Keys and Display Menus".
[CLEANING] key
[PRINT QUALITY] key
[SHEET CUT] key
SETUP LED
[SETUP] key
PAUSE LED
[PAUSE] key
BASE POINT LED
[BASE POINT] key
Arrow key
( [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] )
[ENTER] key
POWER LED
[POWER] key
Display
This show the various setting menus,
and messages.
[MENU] key
BUSY LED
This flashes while data is being
received from the host computer.

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1 Introduction
Use only with a power supply of the
same rating as indicated on the unit.
Use with any other power supply may lead
to fire or electrocution.
Ground the unit with the ground
wire.
Failure to do so may result in risk of
electrical shock in the even of a mechanical
problem
Before connecting the cable, make sure the computer's power and the FJ-500/400's main power switch are
switched off.
Securely connect the power cord, computer I/O cable and so on so that they will not be unplugged and cause
failure during operation. Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown.
Arrange the power cord and interface connection cable to prevent tripping when moving around the unit.
NOTICE
1-2 Making the Connections
Side View
Power Connector
Power connector
Power cord
Power outlet
Connecting the Power Cord
Pass the cable through the established location, making sure that it does not touch the loaded material.
If the cable touches the material during printing, material feed may be obstructed, resulting in poor printing
accuracy.

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1 Introduction
For IBM PC or PC compatibles
Parallel connector
Secure the cable in place with the clips.
Connecting the Cable
* Cables are available separately. One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected.
For Macintosh
Connection to a Macintosh requires optional items such as an expansion card or special cable. For more information on the required
optional items and connection settings, contact a Roland dealer.
Parallel connector
Parallel interface cable (compliant with IEEE1284)
RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector
Parallel connector

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1 Introduction
For a network connection
Ethernet
Network cable
(10Base-T or 100Base-TX)
* Various settings are required when using the FJ-500/400 in a network environment.
For more information, see the following materials.
- "4-6 Network Connection" in this document
- "Roland-PrintServer Installation Manual" (PDF file), on the included Roland-PrintServer CD-ROM
- "Roland-PrintServer User Manual" (PDF file), on the included Roland-PrintServer CD-ROM
- "Roland-PrintServer for Macintosh Users" on the separate sheet
RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector
When You're Finished Making the Connections
Pass the cable through here.

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2 Basic Operation
2 Basic Operation
2-1 Installing Ink Cartridges
Store ink cartridges out of the reach
of children. If ink contacts the eyes, flush immediately with water.
Do not remove any ink cartridges except when shipping the FJ-500/400.
If ink runs out, replace with a special ink cartridge of the same type and color of ink (see "3-1 Replacing the
Ink Cartridges"). Do not attempt to refill and reuse an empty ink cartridge.
If an ink cartridge is removed, replace it immediately with a new one.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to disassemble an ink cartridge.
Unused ink cartridges should be stored unopened at a temperature of -20°C (-4°F) to 40°C (104°F).
If an ink cartridge is dropped, the shock due to the fall may damage the ink cartridge and make it unusable.
- If any ink gets on your hands or clothing, wash it off as soon as possible. Ink stains may become difficult to remove
if allowed to stand.
- Once an ink cartridge has been installed, do not remove it until the ink has been used up. Frequent insertion and
removal may allow air to enter the ink tube and result in a drop in printing quality due to dot drop-out or the like.

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2 Basic Operation
Before You Install the Ink Cartridges
Choose the plate mounting surface of the ink-cartridge port that matches the ink color of the cartridge you are installing.
If the plate surface on the left side is changed, the ink cartridge that you can install also changes.
When inserting the cartridge, make sure that it is
inserted into the correct slot for that color.
PIGMENT 8COLOR (Pigmented ink : orange, green, light cyan, light magenta, black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
PIGMENT = pigmented ink DYE = dye-based ink
Ink cartridge ports
PIGMENT
Orange PIGMENT Cyan
PIGMENT
Light cyan PIGMENT Yellow
PIGMENT
Magenta
PIGMENT
Black
PIGMENT
Light magenta
PIGMENT
Green
PIGMENT 4COLOR (Pigmented ink : black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
PIGMENT
Cyan PIGMENT Yellow
PIGMENT
Magenta
PIGMENT
Black
PIGMENT
Cyan PIGMENT Yellow
PIGMENT
Magenta
PIGMENT
Black
DYE 4COLOR (Dye-based ink : black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
DYE
Cyan DYE Yellow
DYE
Magenta
DYE
Black
DYE
Cyan DYE Yellow
DYE
Magenta
DYE
Black
PIGMENT & DYE 4 (Pigmented ink : black, cyan, magenta, and yellow), (Dye-based ink : black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
PIGMENT
Cyan PIGMENT Yellow
PIGMENT
Magenta
PIGMENT
Black
DYE
Cyan DYE Yellow
DYE
Magenta
DYE
Black

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2 Basic Operation
Turn Over the Plate
1
Pull out the plate toward the front of the machine.
2
Turn over the plate.
3
4Insert the plate.
Attach the screws.
5
Remove the two screws shown in the figure.