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Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640 Manual

Eco-sol max 3 ink switching method
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About this Manual
This manual explains how to switch the ink being used from ECO-SOL MAX 2 ink (hereinafter called MAX 2 ink) to ECO-SOL
MAX 3 ink (hereinafter called MAX 3 ink).*
To prevent the MAX 2 ink and the MAX 3 ink from mixing, perform operations according to the procedures given in this manual.
* Colors with MAX 3 ink are different than with MAX 2 ink.
 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 misprints or errors,
please inform us.
 Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may occur through use of this product,
regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.
 Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may occur with respect to any article
made using this product.
Ink Switching Method
ECO-SOL MAX 2
ECO-SOL MAX 3

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  • Page 1  The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you find any misprints or errors, please inform us.  Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    When the Message "STOPPED FOR MOTOR PROTECTION" Is Displayed ..............21 Actions When the Cleaning/Wiper Replacement Operation Is Interrupted ............21  In this operation manual, excluding the case where "Roland VersaWorks" is shown on the computer screen, "Roland VersaWorks" is written as "VersaWorks."...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Overall Flow Preparation before Operations STEP 1: Checking the Package Contents (P. 4 ) STEP 2: Checking the Necessary Files (P. 4 ) STEP 3: Writing a Memo with the VersaWorks Settings (P. 4 ) Switching the Ink STEP 1: Updating the Printer Unit Firmware (P. 5 ) (Required time: Approx.

  • Page 4: Preparation Before Operations

    Check that the following files are present.  Firmware: RF640Firm170.exe (in the "Firmware" folder)  Updater: LocalUpdater.exe (Ver. 5.5.0 or later; in the "Roland VersaWorks local updater" folder) If the above files are not present, download them from the following URL.

  • Page 5: Switching The Ink

    Switching the Ink STEP 1: Updating the Printer Unit Firmware Use the file that you have downloaded to update the firmware of the printer unit to a version that supports MAX 3 ink. For the update method, refer to "Readme.pdf," the file that you downloaded at the same time as the firmware. STEP 2: Switching the Ink Display the [CHANGE INK SET] menu.
  • Page 6 Switching the Ink  Install the drain bottle.  Press  RF-640 Remove all the currently inserted ink cartridges. RF-640A Remove all the currently inserted ink cartridges.  When the screen on the left is displayed, remove the drain bottle and discard the discharged fluid.

  • Page 7: Step 3: Cleaning Of The Periphery Of The Print Heads (Manual Cleaning)

    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.
  • Page 8 Switching the Ink  Remove the cut rail. Press Screw Cut rail  When the screen shown in the figure appears, attach the left cover. You will open the cover again later in the procedure, so there is no need to fix the cover in place with screws.
  • Page 9 Switching the Ink  When the screen shown in the figure appears, remove the right cover. Screws Right Hook cover Preparations are complete when this screen appears. Perform the manual cleaning.  Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.
  • Page 10 Switching the Ink  Clean the locations shown in the following figure. Exercise special care in cleaning off any accumulated ink. You can make the accumulated ink easier to clean off by ap- plying cleaning liquid to cleaning locations , and then wiping these locations off with the cleaning stick. Area to clean ...

  • Page 11: Step 4: Replacing The Wiper And Felt Wiper

    Switching the Ink STEP 4: Replacing the Wiper and Felt Wiper CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. Failure to observe these instructions may cause the machine to move suddenly, resulting in injury.
  • Page 12 Switching the Ink  Press  When the screen shown in the figure appears, attach the right cover. You will open the cover again later in the procedure, so there is no need to fix the cover in place with screws. Replace the felt wiper.
  • Page 13 Switching the Ink Finish the replacement work.  When the screen shown in the figure appears, attach the left cover. You will open the cover again later in the procedure, so there is no need to fix the cover in place with screws. ...

  • Page 14: Step 5: Bidirectional Printing Correction

    When only a printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink is connected to VersaWorks 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.
  • Page 15 Switching the Ink  When the screen shown in the figure is displayed, click [Yes]. 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. ...
  • Page 16 Switching the 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 , and to reconnect to these printers that have been switched to MAX 3 ink.
  • Page 17 Switching the Ink 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). ...

  • Page 18: Important: Changes And Precautions After Switching The Ink

    Important: Changes and Precautions after Switching the Ink Change: When to Perform Manual Cleaning When using MAX 3 ink, you have to perform manual cleaning at different times than with the conventional ink. Before switching to MAX 3 ink Cleaning timing Cleaning method Remarks Carry out a printing test.

  • Page 19: Change: Cleaning Locations During Manual Cleaning

    Important: Changes and Precautions after Switching the Ink Change: Cleaning Locations During Manual Cleaning Clean the locations indicated in the following figure when performing manual cleaning after switching to MAX 3 ink. Exercise special care in wiping off any accumulated ink. You can make the accumulated ink easier to clean off by applying cleaning liquid to the cleaning locations, and then wiping these locations off with the cleaning stick.

  • Page 20: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period, Precaution 1

    Important: Changes and Precautions after Switching the Ink When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period, Precaution 1 In advance, insert ink cartridges that have a large amount of ink remaining. If the ink runs out, the machine will not be able to periodically perform automatic maintenance. If the machine is left in this state, the print heads may malfunction.

  • Page 21: When Operations Are Interrupted

    When Operations Are Interrupted When the Message "STOPPED FOR MOTOR PROTECTION" Is Displayed This message indicates that the machine's operations have been canceled in order to prevent pump motor malfunctions arising from overheating. If this message is displayed, press the sub power switch to turn the sub power off. Then, wait 10 minutes before turning the sub power switch on again.
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