Roland Hi-Fi Jet Pro II FJ-540 User manual

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USER’S MANUAL

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.
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.
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.
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.
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects and other reproductive
harm, including lead.
For California
Manufacturer:
ROLAND DG CORPORATION
1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, 431-2103 JAPAN
The authorized representative in the EU:
Roland DG Corporation, German Office Halskestr.7 47877 Willich,Germany
For EU Countries
Roland DG Corp. has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group.
For EU Countries

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Contents
Contents ...........................................................................................................................1
Features of the FJ-540.....................................................................................................4
To Ensure Safe Use ......................................................................................................... 5
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit .............................................................................................................. 8
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ........................................................................................ 9
À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil............................................................................................. 12
1. Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 13
1-1 Checking Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 14
1-2 Part Names ........................................................................................................................................... 15
1-3 Assembling and Installing...................................................................................................................... 17
Installation Environment .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Step 1: Assemble the Stand ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Step 2: Install the Included Items ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Step 3: Install the Drain Bottle ................................................................................................................................................. 21
Step 4: Remove the Protective Media ...................................................................................................................................... 23
1-4 Connecting the Cables.......................................................................................................................... 24
Connecting the Power Cord...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Connecting to the Computer ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time ........................................................................................... 27
Step 1: Install Ink Cartridges .................................................................................................................................................... 27
Step 2: Perform Ink Filling ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
2. Basic Operation .........................................................................................................29
2-1 Switching the Power On and Off ........................................................................................................... 30
Switching On the Power ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
Switching Off the Power at the End of the Day....................................................................................................................... 31
2-2 Loading Media....................................................................................................................................... 32
Loading Roll Media .................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Loading Sheet Media ................................................................................................................................................................ 35
When Loading Thick Media ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
When Loading Media That Warps Easily ................................................................................................................................ 37
Separating the Media ................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Removing the Media................................................................................................................................................................. 38
2-3 Printing .................................................................................................................................................. 39
To Perform Printing .................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Performing a Printing Test ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
Downloading Printing Data ...................................................................................................................................................... 40

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3. A Wide Variety of Operations .................................................................................... 41
3-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges................................................................................................................. 42
Care and Handling of Ink Cartridges ....................................................................................................................................... 42
Replacing with New Ink Cartridges ......................................................................................................................................... 43
If Ink Runs Out During Printing............................................................................................................................................... 44
3-2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level ....................................................................................................... 45
3-3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts........................................................................................... 46
Setting the Start Location ......................................................................................................................................................... 46
Specifying a Location in the Feed Direction ........................................................................................................................... 47
Specifying a Location in the Scan Direction ........................................................................................................................... 48
3-4 Setting the Margins ............................................................................................................................... 49
Setting the Margins in the Feed Direction ............................................................................................................................... 49
Setting the Margins in the Scan Direction ............................................................................................................................... 50
3-5 Using Transparent Media ...................................................................................................................... 52
3-6 Making Corrections for Printing............................................................................................................. 53
Feed Correction......................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Bidirectional Correction ........................................................................................................................................................... 54
3-7 Stopping Printing Operations ................................................................................................................ 57
Stopping Printing Operations ................................................................................................................................................... 57
Pausing Printing Operations ..................................................................................................................................................... 57
3-8 Changing the Type of Ink ...................................................................................................................... 58
3-9 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period.............................................................................................. 60
4. Maintenance ...............................................................................................................61
4-1 Cleaning the Printing Heads ................................................................................................................. 62
Cleaning the Printing Heads ..................................................................................................................................................... 62
If Drop-out Persists Even After Carrying Out Cleaning Several Times ................................................................................. 63
If Performing POWERFUL Cleaning Several Times Does Not Correct the Drop-out Problem ........................................... 63
4-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit ........................................................................................................... 64
4-3 Replacing the Wiper.............................................................................................................................. 67
4-4 Other Cleaning Tasks............................................................................................................................ 68
4-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink ................................................................................................................. 69
4-6 How to Replace the Separating Knife................................................................................................... 70
4-7 When Moving the Unit........................................................................................................................... 71
Contents

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Copyright © 2002-2008 Roland DG Corporation
Company names and product name are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
http://www.rolanddg.com/
Contents
5. Menus and Keys.........................................................................................................73
5-1 Display Menus Flowchart ...................................................................................................................... 74
5-2 Description of Menus ............................................................................................................................ 78
5-3 Description of Keys ............................................................................................................................... 81
6. What to Do If...............................................................................................................83
6-1 What to Do If... ...................................................................................................................................... 84
The Machine Doesn't Run ........................................................................................................................................................ 84
Clean, Attractive Printing Is Impossible .................................................................................................................................. 85
The Media Becomes Jammed ................................................................................................................................................... 88
What to Do If the Printing Carriage Does Not Operate........................................................................................................... 89
6-2 What to Do If an Error Message Appears ............................................................................................. 91
7. Appendix.....................................................................................................................93
7-1 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 94
Main Unit Specification............................................................................................................................................................ 94
Interface Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................ 95
Network Interface Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 95
7-2 Media Conditions................................................................................................................................... 96
Usable Media ............................................................................................................................................................................ 96
Loadable Media Widths ............................................................................................................................................................ 96
7-3 Printing Area.......................................................................................................................................... 97
7-4 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing ........................................................................98

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Features of the FJ-540
What Is the FJ-540?
The FJ-540 is a large-format printer combining high speed with high print quality. It supports a wide variety of media
types, as well as pigment and dye-based inks.
Built-in Print Server
This machine has a built-in print server (Roland-PrintServer) as a network interface. When you use the print server, you
can send printing data to the machine from anywhere on the network.
Includes a Software Raster Image Processor (RIP)
Software RIP, which is included with the machine, lets you use your computer to perform raster image processing for
printing data such as PostScript files exported from a program and output the data to the machine.

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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.
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or media
damage should the unit be used improperly.
* Media 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.
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 forbid-
den). 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.
About the Symbols
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify.
Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal op-
eration resulting in injury.
Ground the unit with the ground wire.
Failure to do so may result in risk of electri-
cal shock in the even of a mechanical prob-
lem.
Do not use with any electrical power
supply that does not meet the ratings
displayed on the unit.
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).
Doingsomay result infire or electricalshock.
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 ser-
vice center.
Use only with the power cord included
with this product.
Use with other than the included power cord
may lead to fire or electrocution.
About and Notices

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Do not use with a damaged power
cord or plug, or with a loose electri-
cal outlet.
Use with any other
power supply may
lead to fire or
electrocution.
Do not damage or modify the electri-
cal power cord, subject it to exces-
sive bending, twisting, pulling, bind-
ing, or pinching, or place any object
or weight on it.
Doing so may
damage the
electrical power
cord, leading to fire,
electrical shock,
or electrocution.
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,
electrical shock,
or electrocution.
Do not attempt to unplug the power
cord with wet hands.
Doing so may
result in electrical
shock.
To Ensure Safe Use
When not in use for extended periods,
unplug the power cord from the elec-
trical outlet.
Failure to do so may
result in danger of
shock, electrocution,
or fire due to
deterioration of the
electrical insulation.
Do not allow liquids, metal objects or
flammables inside the machine.
Such medias 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.
Install in a level and stable location.
Failure to do so may result in the unit tipping
over, leading to injury.
Use care to avoid pinching the fingers
when placing the unit on the stand.
Doing so may
result in injury.
Unpacking, and installation must be
carried out by four or more persons.
Otherwise the
machine or the
stand may fall,
resultingininjury.

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Load roll media at the proper position.
Otherwise the roll may
fall, resulting in injury.
Be sure to install the media guide
when loading roll media.
Otherwise the roll may
fall and cause injury.
Release the caster locks for the stand
before attempting to move.
Otherwise the
unit may tip
overandcause
injury.
Do not touch the tip of the separating
knife with your fingers.
Doing so may
result in injury.
Do not touch the control panel while
head cleaning or other cleaning is in
progress.
The printing carriage may move and cause
injury.
To Ensure Safe Use
Do not place hands within the space
to the front of the unit while in opera-
tion.
Doing so may
result in injury.
Before switching on the power, be
sure to install the drain bottle.
Otherwisedischargedfluid mayleakfrom the
machine.
If ink contacts the eyes, flush imme-
diately with water.
Store ink cartridges out of the reach
of children.

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In addition to the and symbols, the symbols shown below are also used
: Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use.
: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
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.
To Ensure Safe Use
Rating label
Use a rated power supply.
Do not place hands
within the space to the
front of the unit while in
operation.
Ink cartridge
CAUTION : Read all Warnings and Procedures in the “User’s MANUAL”
before performing any cleaning.
Internal cover
Rear
Front
Do not dismantle the cartridge.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not store the cartridge in high or freezing temperatures.

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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en
cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
Utilisé pour 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.
Le symbole attire l'attention de l'utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les
avertissements. Le sens précis du symbole est déterminé par le dessin à l'intérieur
du triangle. Le symbole à gauche signifie "danger d'électrocution".
Le symbole avertit l'utilisateur de ce qu'il ne doit pas faire, ce qui est interdit. La
chose spécifique à ne pas faire est indiquée par le dessin à l'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 à faire
est indiquée par le dessin à l'intérieur du cercle. Le symbole à gauche signifie que
le fil électrique doit être débranché de la prise.
À propos des symboles
Ne pas démonter, réparer ni modifier.
Démonter, réparer ou modifier l'appareil ris-
que de provoquer un incendie ou de causer
un fonctionnement anormal entraînant des
blessures.
Mettre l'appareil à la terre avec le fil
de mise à la terre.
Ne pas respecter cette consigne peut créer
un risque d'électrocution en cas de panne
mécanique.
Ne pas utiliser avec une source
d'alimentation électrique non
conforme à la norme indiquée sur
l'appareil.
Utiliser l'appareil avec une autre source
d'alimentation risque de provoquer un
incendie ou de causer une électrocution.
Ne pas utiliser l'appareil s'il est dans
un état anormal (p.ex., émission de
fumée, odeur de brûlé, bruit inhabituel
ou autre anomalie).
Ne pas respecter cette consigne risque de
provoquer un incendie ou une électrocution.
Couper immédiatement l'alimentation
électrique, débrancher le fil de la prise et
communiquer avec le revendeur ou le cen-
tre de service autorisés de la société Roland
DG.
Utiliser l'appareil uniquement avec le
fil électrique fourni.
Utiliser l'appareil avec un autre fil risque de
provoquer un incendie ou une électrocution.
Avis sur les avertissements

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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
Ne pas débrancher le fil avec des
mains mouillées.
Ne pas respecter
cette consigne
risque de
provoquer des
décharges
électriques ou une
électrocution.
Ne pas utiliser si le fil ou la fiche
électriques sont endommagés; ne
pas brancher dans une prise mal
fixée.
Négliger de suivre cette consigne risque de
provoquer un
incendie ou
decauser une
décharge électrique
ou une électrocution.
Débrancher le fil lorsque l'appareil
reste inutilisé pendant une longue
période.
Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait
provoquer des décharges électriques,
une électrocution ou
un incendie dû à une
détérioration de
l'isolation électrique.
Pour débrancher l'appareil, saisir la
fiche et non le fil électrique.
Tirer sur le fil peut l'endommager, ce qui
risque de provoquer un incendie ou de
causer une décharge électrique ou une
électrocution.
Ne pas endommager ni modifier le fil
électrique. Ne pas le plier, le tordre,
l'étirer, l'attacher ou le serrer de
façon excessive. Ne pas placer
d'objet ou de poids sur le fil.
Négliger de suivre cette consigne peut
endommager le fil électrique,
ce qui risque de
provoquer un incendie
ou de causer une
décharge électrique
ou une électrocution.
Ne pas introduire de liquide, d'objet
métallique ou inflammable dans
l'appareil.
Ce genre dematériel 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.
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 sur une surface stable et de
niveau.
Sinon, l'appareil risque de se renverser et
de causer 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.

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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
Débloquer le mécanisme d'arrêt des
roulettes du support avant de le
déplacer.
Sinon l'appareil pourrait se renverser et
provoquer des blessures.
Le rouleau doit être placé quand la
barre est en position adéquate.
Une négligence à ce
niveau pourrait
provoquer la chute du
rouleau et causer des
blessures.
Ne pas oublier
d’installer le guide
de média quand
un rouleau est
chargé.
Le rouleur peut
tomber et causer des
blessures.
Ne pas toucher le bout de la lame
séparatrice avec les doigts.
Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait
provoquer des blessures.
Ne pas toucher le panneau de
commande pendant le nettoyage des
têtes ou d’autres pièces.
Le chariot d’impression peut bouger et
causer des blessures.
Ne pas mettre les mains dans l'espace
du devant quand l'appareil est en
marche.
Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait
provoquer des blessures.
Ranger les cartouches d'encre hors
de portée des enfants.
Avant de mettre la machine sous ten-
sion, installer la bouteille de vidange,
sinon du liquide peut fuir de la ma-
chine.
Si de l'encre entre en contact avec les
yeux, rincer immédiatement à l'eau.

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À propos 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.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
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.
Ne pas démonter la cartouche.
Conserver hors de la portée des enfants.
Ne pas emmagasiner á das températures hautes ou basses.
la cartouche d'encre
CAUTION : Read all Warnings and Procedures in the “User’s MANUAL”
before performing any cleaning.
Couvercle interne
Arrière
Avant
Lire tous les avertissements et toutes les procédures
dans le "Mode d'emploi" avant le nettoyage.

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1. Getting Started
This section describes what to do when you first open the packing
carton, including installing the machine and connecting it to a com-
puter.

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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
1-1 Checking Accessories
The following items are packed together with the unit. Make sure they are all present and accounted for.
Power cord : 1 Stay (Right) : 1 Stay (Left) : 1
Bolts (Large) : 16 Bolts (Small) : 14
Washers : 6 Hexagonal wrench : 1 Pipe : 1
Media flanges : 2 Flange retaining pins : 2 Drain bottle : 1
Software RIP : 1 User’s manual : 1 Replacement blade for
separating knife : 1 Roland-PrintServer CD-ROM : 1
Transport bars : 2
Bottle stand : 1
Roland PrintServer
Network Settings Guide : 1 Cleaning sticks : 10 Tweezers : 1 Wipers : 2
Stand leg : 1
Casters : 2 Media guide : 1
Cleaning kit

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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
POWER
1-2 Part Names
Front View
Front cover Sheet loading lever
Cover
Operation panel
Cover
Ink cartridge ports
Drain bottle
RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector
Main power switch
Rear View
Power connector Parallel connector

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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
Printing carriage
Platen
Grit roller
Pinch roller
Reflective tape
Knife guide
Guide line
Inside the Front Cover
Media clamp
Display
[TEST PRINT] key [SETUP] key
[CLEANING] key
[SHEET CUT] key
[MENU] key [ENTER] key
[PAUSE] key
PAUSE LED
[BASE POINT] key
BASE POINT LED
[POWER] key
SETUP LED
Operation Panel
Arrow keys
SET UP
PAUSE
BASE POINT
MENU
SHEET CUT
CLEANING
TEST PRINT
BUSY
ENTER
1-2 Part Names
POWER LED
BUSY LED

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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
1-3 Assembling and Installing
Installation Environment
The required installation spaces for this model is below.
3700 (W) x 2000 (D) x 1800 (H) mm (145-11/16 (W) x 78-3/4 (D) x 70-7/8 (H) in.)
Unpacking, and installation must be carried out by four or more persons.
Otherwise the machine or the stand may fall, resulting in injury.
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.
Use the joining bolts to secure the unit to the stand.
Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit, leading to injury.
Never install the unit in any of the following situations, as it could result in breakdown or faulty operation:
• Places with excessive electrical noise.
• Places with excessive humidity or dust.
• Places with poor ventilation, because this machine generates considerable heat during operation.
• Places with excessive vibration.
• Places exposed to strong illumination or direct sunlight.
Never stand on the stand legs. Doing so may damage them.
Do not place objects on the unit, as doing so may result in breakdown.

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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
1-3 Assembling and Installing
Step 1: Assemble the Stand
First assemble the stand, then mount the machine on top of the stand.
1
Invert the stand legs as shown in the figure. While supporting the stand legs with your hand, attach the
left- and right-hand casters.
2
Set the stand upright so that the casters are at the bottom, and place the machine on the stand.
The front and rear of the stand are as shown in the figure.
Tighten the bolts securely. Loose bolts may cause the stand to wobble.
4 pcs.
4 pcs.
Pipe
Short
Long
Bolts (Large)
Hexagonal wrench
Front
Line up the frame at the back
of the machine with the
fixtures on the stand.