Roland TrueVIS VG-640 User manual

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R2-160322
Setup Guide

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Copyright © 2015-2016 Roland DG Corporation
Contents
Contents........................................................................................................1
1.Installation Environment.............................................................................2
Deciding On an Installation Site ................................................................................................. 2
Temperature and Humidity .......................................................................................................... 3
Installation Space ............................................................................................................................. 3
2.Included Items............................................................................................4
3.Assembly and Ink Filling ............................................................................5
Checks before Operations............................................................................................................. 5
Step 1: Assembling the Stand and Attaching the Printer.................................................. 6
Step 2: Installing the Media Holders........................................................................................10
Step 3: Installing the Drain Bottle.............................................................................................13
Step 4: Removing the Retainers................................................................................................14
Step 5:
Adjusting the Ink Tube and Axing a Label (Only When Using Four Colors).... 15
Step 6: Connecting the Cables ..................................................................................................16
Step 7: Initial Settings ...................................................................................................................17
Step 8: Ink Filling.............................................................................................................................19
4.Installing the Cutting Tool .........................................................................26
Step 1: Assembling the Cutting Tool .......................................................................................26
Step 2: Installing the Cutting Tool ............................................................................................27
5.Network Settings ......................................................................................29
Step 1: Make the Network Settings for the Computer......................................................29
Step 2: Make the Network Settings on the Printer.............................................................31
Step 3: Make the Port Settings for the Software RIP..........................................................34
This document is the setup guide for both the VG-640 and the VG-540. This document uses the following
notation to distinguish between the two models where necessary.
VG-640 — 64-inch model
VG-540 — 54-inch model
Also, most of the gures in this document depict the VG-640.

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Deciding On an Installation Site
Install the machine in a quiet, stable location oering good operating conditions. An unsuitable location can
cause accidents, re, faulty operation, or breakdown.
WARNING Install the machine in a location that is level, stable, and able to bear the
weight of the machine.
The total weight of the machine may reach over 290 kg (639.3 lb.) for the 64-inch
model, 260 kg (573.1 lb.) for the 54-inch model. Installation in an unsuitable
location may cause a major accident, including tip over, fall, or collapse.
WARNING Never install this machine outside or in any location where exposure to
water or high humidity may occur.
Current leakage may cause electrical shock, electrocution, or combustion and
re.
WARNING Never install the machine close to any ammable object or in a gas-lled
location.
Combustion or explosion may occur.
WARNING Install the machine in a clean, brightly lit location.
Working in a location that is dark or cluttered may lead to an accident, such
as becoming caught in the machine as the result of an inadvertent stumble.
WARNING Position the machine so that the power plug is within immediate reach
at all times.
This is to enable quick disconnection of the power plug in the event of an emer-
gency. Install the machine next to an electrical outlet. Also, provide enough
empty space to allow immediate access to the electrical outlet.
CAUTION Ensure adequate ventilation for the work area.
Failing to perform ventilation may result in a health hazard or danger of com-
bustion due to ink fumes.
Unsuitable Installation Sites
Locations subject to large uctuations in temperature or humidity
Locations subject to shaking or vibration
Locations where the oor is tilted, not level, or unstable
Dusty locations
Locations exposed to direct sunlight
Locations near air-conditioning or heating equipment
Locations exposed to water or moving air
Locations exposed to considerable electrical or magnetic noise or other forms of electromagnetic
energy
1. Installation Environment

1. Installation Environment
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Temperature and Humidity
Maintain the specied temperature and humidity even when the machine is not in use. Failure to do so may
result in malfunction.
Installation Space
The space shown in the gure is required in order to use this machine.
1,000 mm (39.4 in)
4,500 mm (177.2 in) (64-inch model)
4,000 mm (157.5 in) (54-inch model)
3,500 mm (137.8 in) (64-inch model)
3,000 mm (118.2 in) (54-inch model)
Unit space
Work space
2,000 mm (78.7 in)
During operation: Temperature 20 to 32°C (68 to 90°F), humidity: 35 to 80%RH (no condensation)
During non-operation: Temperature 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F), humidity: 20 to 80%RH (no condensation)

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The following items are included with the machine. Make sure they are all present before proceeding.
Power cord (1)
Arms
(1 each for right and left) Casters (2) Stand legs
(1 each for right and left)
Stand stay (1) Shafts (2)
Media holders/retaining
screws
(1 each for right and left)
Shaft clamps (2)
Middle pinch rollers * **
(The quantity varies de-
pending on the model.)
Media clamps*
(1 each for right and left)
Replacement wiper (1) Drain bottles (2) Tray pad (3) Hexagonal
wrench (1) Pipe (1)
TR cleaning liquid pouches
(2) Blade holder (1) Blade (1) Pin (1) Bolts (40) Washers
(22)
Replacement blades for
separating knife (1) Cable clamp (1) Tweezers (1) Cleaning
liquid (1)
Cleaning
sticks
Setup Guide (this docu-
ment) (1)
Read this rst (1)
User's Manual (1)
Inkjet printer mainte-
nance guide (1)
Cartridge-slot label (for
4 colors) (2) *** Software RIP (1)
* The media clamps and the middle pinch rollers are installed on the machine.
** (6) for the 64-inch model and (5) for the 54-inch model.
*** With the factory default settings, these labels are axed to the platen at the location where the front
cover opens.
2. Included Items

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Checks before Operations
CAUTION Unloading and emplacement are operations that must be performed by
8 persons or more.
Tasks that require undue effort when performed by a small number of persons
may result in physical injury. Also, if dropped, such items may cause injury.
Completed Drawing
Necessary Tools
Hexagonal wrench
(large) Pipe*
* Use this when the hexagonal wrenches are too small to easily tighten bolts.
3. Assembly and Ink Filling

3. Assembly and Ink Filling
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Step 1 : Assembling the Stand and Attaching the Printer
Procedure
A Place the caster on the stand leg.
Place the stand leg with the tabletop plate facing down, and then place the caster on top of the stand
leg. The casters have no particular front and rear orientation.
Tabletop plate
B Lightly tighten the bolts in the 4 upper locations and then in the 4 locations on the sides.
For the 4 upper locations, rst tighten the bolts in the narrow slots. In this way you can attach the caster
in the correct position.
Use washers in the 4 locations on the sides.
Tighten
temporarily
Bolts: 8
Washers: 4
NarrowWide
Tighten the
bolt here rst.

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C Fully tighten the bolts in the 4 upper locations and then in the 4 locations on the sides.
Use the pipe when tightening the bolts in the upper locations. When tightening the bolts fully, tighten
them securely. Loose bolts may cause the stand to wobble.
Tighten fully
Bolts: 8
Washers: 4
Pipe
D
Assemble the opposing stand leg by following the same procedure from step Ato step C.
E Position the stand legs parallel to each other and separated by approximately 1,800 mm
(70.9 in.) for the 64-inch model or approximately 1,500 mm (59.1 in.) for the 54-inch model.
Position the legs so that the L-shaped brackets face the inside and the bent side of the tabletop plate
faces down for each leg.
About 1,800 mm (70.9 in.) (64-inch model)
About 1,500 mm (59.1 in.) (54-inch model)
Set this part on the bottom.
F Place the stand stay on the stand legs.
Place the stand stay so that its inside touches the L-shaped brackets and the stand legs in order to make
the 2 stand legs parallel.
Position the surface
with attachment holes
toward the casters.

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G Lightly tighten the bolts in the order of 1, 2.
Use a washer for each bolt.
Tighten
temporarily
Bolts: 6
Washers: 6
H Fully tighten the bolts in the order of 1, 2.
Before tightening the bolts, check once more that the 2 stand legs are parallel. If the inside of the stand
stay is touching the L-shaped brackets and the stand legs, the stand legs will be parallel.
When tightening the bolts fully, tighten them securely. Loose bolts may cause the stand to wobble.
Tighten fully
Bolts: 6
Washers: 6

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I Place the printer unit on the stand, and lightly tighten its bolts in the order of 1, 2.
Set the assembled stand upright, and then x the printer unit to it by tightening the bolts (8 locations in
total). Use a washer for each bolt.
Tighten
temporarily
Bolts: 8
Washers: 8
J Fully tighten the bolts in the order of 1, 2.
Tighten the bolts securely. Loose bolts may cause the stand to wobble.
Tighten fully
Bolts: 8
Washers: 8

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Step 2 : Installing the Media Holders
Procedure
A Lightly tighten the bolts on the left side of the stand as seen from the rear of the printer.
Tighten the bolts in the holes on the left side of the stand until you can see approximately 10 mm (0.4
inches) of their threads.
About 10 mm (0.4 in.)
Rear
B Attach the arm to the lightly tightened bolts.
C Lightly tighten the bolts connecting the rear of the stand to the arm's contact surface.
Tighten
temporarily
Bolts: 2

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D Fully tighten the bolts in the order of 1(stand rear), 2(stand side).
Tighten fully
Bolts: 4
E Attach the other arm to the right side as seen from the rear of the machine.
F Place the shafts on the arms.
G Pass the left media holder onto the shafts.
Pass it through from the right edge as seen from the rear of the machine.
Catch the left media holder on the
rear shaft.
Pass the front shaft through
the left media holder.

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H Move the left media holder to the left side of the shafts, and then tighten the retaining
screw.
I In the same manner, pass the right media holder onto the shafts, and then tighten the
retaining screw.
J Attach the shaft clamps to secure the shafts in place.
To ensure the media holders do not get caught in the shaft clamps, do not place the media holders too
close to the edges.

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Step 3 : Installing the Drain Bottle
Procedure
A Remove the bottom plug.
Use caution, because discharged uid used in the inspection when the printer was shipped may remain.
Bottom plug
B Install the drain bottle.
Screw the drain bottle into the hole where the bottom plug was attached. Use caution to turn the bottle
without applying excessive force.
Leave the drain bottle attached at all times.
Only remove the drain bottle when you are disposing of the discharged uid. Unnecessarily removing the
drain bottle may lead to the discharged uid spilling.

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Step 4 : Removing the Retainers
IMPORTANT
• Make sure to remove all the retainers. If any remain on the machine, faulty operation or breakdown may
occur when the power is switched on.
• Store the retainers because they are needed again when transporting the machine.
Procedure
A Remove all the retainers indicated by A, B, C and D.
A B C
D
A B/C/D
B Install the retainer indicated by B at the position indicated in the gure for storage.
Bolt removed
in step B

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Step 5 : Adjusting the Ink Tube and Afxing a Label (Only When Using Four Colors)
MEMO
This step is only required when using the machine with four colors: CMYK. If you are using the
machine with seven or eight colors, proceed to "Step 6: Connecting the Cables."
About this procedure
This procedure must be performed by a suitably qualied service technician. Never attempt to perform this
procedure yourself.
CAUTION Leave this work to a suitably qualied worker.
This procedure includes work near sources of electrical danger and complex
assembly work. Incorrect work may result in injury and mechanical malfunction.
Items used in this procedure
Included Items Cartridge-slot label (for 4 colors)

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Step 6 : Connecting the Cables
Procedure
A Insert the cable clamp.
B Connect both the power cord and the Ethernet cable (commercially available).
Use a power plug adapter if the electrical outlet is a two-prong outlet.
WARNING Perform this task with all power switches left switched off.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause the machine to move suddenly,
resulting in injury.
WARNING Connect the machine to an electrical outlet that complies with this ma-
chine’s ratings (for voltage, frequency, and current).
Incorrect voltage or insufcient current may cause re or electrical shock.
WARNING Connect the machine to ground.
This can prevent re or electrical shock due to current leakage in the event of
a malfunction.
Ethernet cable
(Category 5 or higher) Ethernet
(1000BASE-T
recommended)
Cable clamp
Pass the power
cord through here.
Power cord

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Step 7 : Initial Settings
Procedure
A Close the front cover.
B Switch on the main power switch.
C Open the ink slot cover.
D Remove all the pouch trays.

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E Remove the pouch tray from the cleaning liquid slot.
F Open the panel cover, and then hold down [MENU] and press the sub power switch.
G Press [ ] or [ ] to select the language you want, and then press [ENTER].
MENU LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
H Press [ ] or [ ] to select the unit of measurement you want (for length), and then press
[ENTER].
LENGTH UNIT
mm INCH
I Press [ ] or [ ] to select the unit of measurement you want (for temperature), and then
press [ENTER].
TEMP. UNIT
C F
。 。