Roland GR-540 User manual

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Sending Data from
Illustrator Printing and Cutting Cutting Perforated Lines
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Other Things That You
Can Do Troubleshooting 
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http://www.rolanddg.com/
Copyright (C) 2017 Roland DG Corporation 

Application Edition
Macintosh Version
Cover
Sending Data from
Illustrator
Printing and Cutting
Cutting Perforated Lines
Other Things That You
Can Do
Troubleshooting

Application Edition
Macintosh Version
Cover
Sending Data from
Illustrator
Printing and Cutting
Cutting Perforated Lines
Other Things That You
Can Do
Troubleshooting
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Sending Data from
Illustrator Printing and Cutting Cutting Perforated Lines
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Other Things That You
Can Do Troubleshooting 
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http://www.rolanddg.com/
Copyright (C) 2017 Roland DG Corporation 

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Sending Data from
Illustrator/CorelDRAW Printing and Cutting Cutting Perforated Lines
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Tiled Output Other Things That You
Can Do Troubleshooting 
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http://www.rolanddg.com/
Copyright (C) 2017 Roland DG Corporation 
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Application Edition
Windows Version
Cover
Sending Data from
Illustrator/CorelDRAW
Printing and Cutting
Cutting Perforated Lines
Tiled Output
Other Things That You
Can Do
Troubleshooting

Application Edition
Windows Version
Cover
Sending Data from
Illustrator/CorelDRAW
Printing and Cutting
Cutting Perforated Lines
Tiled Output
Other Things That You
Can Do
Troubleshooting
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Sending Data from
Illustrator/CorelDRAW Printing and Cutting Cutting Perforated Lines
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Tiled Output Other Things That You
Can Do Troubleshooting 
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http://www.rolanddg.com/
Copyright (C) 2017 Roland DG Corporation 
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Simple!
Basic Cutting Maintenance/Replacement Troubleshooting 
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http://www.rolanddg.com/
Copyright (C) 2017 Roland DG Corporation 

Basic Edition
Cover
About the User's Manuals
Getting Started
What Is the GR-
640/540/420?
Simple! Basic Cutting
Improving the Finish
Maintenance/Replacement
Troubleshooting
Error Message List
Menu Flow Chart
Specifications

Basic Edition
Cover
About the User's Manuals
Getting Started
What Is the GR-
640/540/420?
Simple! Basic Cutting
Improving the Finish
Maintenance/Replacement
Troubleshooting
Error Message List
Menu Flow Chart
Specifications
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Simple!
Basic Cutting Maintenance/Replacement Troubleshooting 
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http://www.rolanddg.com/
Copyright (C) 2017 Roland DG Corporation 

About the User's Manuals
The following manuals are included with the machine.
Setup Guide (Paper Manual)
This manual provides instructions for machine setup and software installation.
User's Manual, Basic Edition (Electronic-format Manual)
This manual provides instructions for basic machine operation and maintenance.
User's Manual, Application Edition—Windows Version (Electronic-format Manual)
This manual provides instructions and tips for using the GR-640/GR-540/GR-420 and its included software to
create various products.
The Windows version of the application edition provides procedures that use a computer on which Windows
is installed.
User's Manual, Application Edition—Macintosh Version (Electronic-format Manual)
This manual provides instructions and tips for using the GR-640/GR-540/GR-420 and its included software to
create various products.
The Macintosh version of the application edition provides procedures that use a Macintosh computer made
by Apple.
CutStudio Help (Electronic-format Manual)
This documentation explains details for functions of the included CutStudio software. To open the Help files,
from the Help menu in CutStudio, click Contents.

Getting Started
Thank you very much for purchasing this product.
Important Notes on Handling and Use
This machine is a precision device, so handle this machine carefully and never subject it to impacts or excessive
force.
There are additional precautions related to this product's handling and installation site.
For details, see the setup guide of this machine.
Storing Important Data
Roland DG Corp. assumes no liability for any loss or damage of data resulting from computer malfunction or
damage.
Always back up important data.
Support
Support information made available via the Roland DG Corp. website is updated regularly to provide a useful
reference in the event of a problem.
Before contacting us, refer to the information on the website together with "Troubleshooting."
http://www.rolanddg.com/
Trademark Notice
Company names and product names contained in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
Note that URLs contained in this manual are subject to change without notice.

What Is the GR-640/GR-540/GR-420?
What the GR-640/GR-540/GR-420 Can Be Used For
Loadable Materials/Cuttable Area
Part Names
Carriage LED Lamp

What the GR-640/GR-540/GR-420 Can Be Used For
Cutting Characters and Shapes Cleanly Making Stickers by Connecting to a Printer
Simple! Basic Cutting
Sending Data from Illustrator/CorelDRAW
Printing and Cutting
Preparations for Printing and Cutting (When Using
CutStudio)
Preparations for Printing and Cutting (When Using
Illustrator)
Preparations for Printing and Cutting (When Using
CorelDRAW)
Cutting Perforated Lines on a Variety of Materials Handling Large Output Smoothly
Cutting Perforated Lines
Outputting Perforated Line Data from Illustrator
Outputting Perforated Line Data from CorelDRAW
Tiled Output

CAUTION
Loadable Materials/Cuttable Area
Loadable Material Sizes
Model name Width Length
GR-640 156 to 1,802 mm
(6 to 70 inches)
Roll material: no restriction
Flat material: 200 mm or more
GR-540 156 to 1,548 mm
(6 to 60 inches)
GR-420 156 to 1,224 mm
(6 to 48 inches)
Never load media that weighs over 40 kg (88.19 lb.).
The machine may fail to withstand the weight, causing the machine to tip over or
the material to fall.
A) Cuttable material thickness
Material thickness of 1 mm or less*
B) Material thickness (including carrier paper)
2 mm or less*

* Conditions differ according to the type of blade.
Refer to "General Guide Regarding Cutting Conditions."
Cuttable Area
Model name Maximum cutting area
GR-640
Width: 1,651 mm (65 inches)(*)
Length: 24,998 mm
GR-540
Width: 1,397 mm (55 inches)(*)
Length: 24,998 mm
GR-420
Width: 1,075 mm (42.3 inches)(*)
Length: 24,998 mm
* The maximum width can be extended by up to 20 mm depending on settings. However, this may cause the
pinch roller to leave marks on the products. Exercise caution. For instructions on how to extend the cutting
area, refer to "Extending the Cutting Area <EXTEND>."
Explanation of Cutting Area
The cutting area along the material's horizontal plane (the direction in which the cutting carriage moves) is
determined by the position of the pinch rollers. The cutting area spans the length between the two rollers,

minus approximately 1 mm on each side.
Type of specified material Cutting area
[ROLL] or [EDGE]
<Width>: Distance between the two pinch rollers minus approximately 1 mm
on each side
<Length>: 24,998 mm
[PIECE]
<Width>: Distance between the two pinch rollers minus approximately 1 mm
on each side
<Length>: Detected length(*)
*: If the detected length is 1,600 mm or more, the machine determines the material to be [ROLL], and the
length of the cutting area is set to 24,998 mm.
However, the display does not show the length.
*: For the range for assured accuracy, refer to the
specifications.
: Cutting area
: Pinch roller
Using Various Types of Materials

Part Names
Main Unit
Front
Number Name Description
1 Left pinch roller
To raise or lower this part, press ［PINCH］. This part lowers to pinch
the material.
Set this at the left edge of the material.
2
Middle pinch rollers
(the number of which varies depending
on the size of the machine)
To raise or lower these parts, press ［PINCH］. These parts lower to
pinch the material.
Set these in the middle of the material.
3 Right pinch roller
To raise or lower this part, press ［PINCH］. This part lowers to pinch
the material.
Set this at the right edge of the material.
4 Operation panel Use the display and the keys to operate and set this machine.
5 Cutting carriage Install the blade holder.
This part moves to the left and right to cut the material.

6 Power switch Turns the machine's power on and off.
7 Ruler Set the material in place so that its right edge is aligned with the front
and back rulers.
8 Grit pattern
These indicate the locations of the grit rollers. When loading the
material, be sure to place the pinch rollers within the area indicated by
each of these patterns.
9 Blade protector This protects the tip of the blade during cutting.
10 Grit rollers These rollers feed the material to the front and rear.
11 Platen This is the path over which the material passes. A suction fan that
keeps the material from coming loose is built in.
Back
Number Name Description
12 USB connector This is for connecting a USB cable.
13 Ethernet connector This is for connecting an Ethernet cable.
14 Power-cord connector This is for connecting a power cord.
15 Material basket This receives and stores the material that is cut from the roll.
Operation Panel
Use this to set and operate the machine.