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TERMS OF USE
Users of this Product Guide shall be deemed to agree with the following Terms of Use.
1. USERS
This Product Guide is only for authorized persons with user ID and password issued by Roland
DG Corporation.
2. PURPOSE
Authorized persons can use this Product Guide only for the purposes of selling and providing
the customers with maintenance services of XT-640.
3. REUSE
Authorized persons shall not disclose, transfer, rent or distribute this Product Guide to, or allow
this Product Guide to be used in any manner by, any third party other than authorized persons.
4. REPRODUCTION
Authorized persons shall not copy, change or alter this Product Guide without permission of
Roland DG Corporation.
5. EFFECT OF VIOLATION
Regardless of circumstances, we will vigorously respond to any violation hereof, through legal
action.
Copyright © 2015 ROLAND DG CORPORATION

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  • Page 1 TERMS OF USE Users of this Product Guide shall be deemed to agree with the following Terms of Use. 1. USERS This Product Guide is only for authorized persons with user ID and password issued by Roland DG Corporation. 2. PURPOSE Authorized persons can use this Product Guide only for the purposes of selling and providing the customers with maintenance services of XT-640.
  • Page 2 Confidential Product Guide XT-640 Version 1.1 March 29, 2016 1/47...
  • Page 3 Version Date Description of Changes December 14, 2015 First Edition P. 11: Correction of erroneous description Incorrect: refer to the setup guide and the service note. March 29, 2016 Correct: refer to Chapter 5 of the service note. P. 21: Added 1 pass print mode 2/47...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Product Information 11. Software 2. Printing Theory 12. Installation 3. Ink 13. Transport 4. Ink Line 14. Consumables 5. Take-up Unit 6. Media Heating System 7. Cleaning Function 8. Special Pump Operation 9. Interface 10.Other Features 3/47...

  • Page 5: Product Information

    1. Product Information  XT-640 is dye-sublimation printer developed based EJ-640  Series name:  64 inch, print only  Dual gold print heads in staggered arrangement  Ink: Texart INK  Ink configuration:  4 colors CMYK×2  8 colors CMYKLcLmOrVi ...
  • Page 6 Specification EJ-640 XT-640 pre, print, dryer only dryer Heating System Built-In Heater Front Side Feed Adjuster Rear Side Roland Ink System BIF-2 BIF-1 1L Ink System Ink Supply EJ ink Texart Ink Ink Type Bundled RIP Software RVW Dual ErgoSoft...
  • Page 7 1. Product Information  Packing 2900mm 1026mm 800mm 380mm 836mm 410mm 1 liter ink system（BIF-1） Machine *Packed in a separate box  Specification Media width 259 to 1625mm Maximum printing width 1615mm Media weight 40kg Exterior dimensions 2835[W] x 830[D] x 1650[H]mm (with stand) Weight: 214Kg AC100 to 120V ±10%,5.5A, 50/60Hz...
  • Page 8 1. Product Information  Product Overview BIF-1 1 liter ink system Large-sized acrylic cover Dual print heads in staggered arrangement Front feed adjuster Rear feed adjuster Caster with improved durability Stand with improved Dryer stiffness Adjuster 7/47...
  • Page 9 Ink pouch  Enables continuous printing for hours  Valve Roland Ink Switching System (4 colors only)  Easy to install and remove an ink pouch  The installation of BIF-1 should be performed by service engineers.
  • Page 10 1. Product Information  BIF-1 - Ink Flow Ink pouch holder Ink pouch holder Ink pouch holder 1000ml 1000ml Valve Ink pouch Ink pouch Subtank slot Subtank slot Subtank slot Subtank cartridge Subtank cartridge Subtank cartridge Empty detector Empty detector Cartridge IC Cartridge IC Empty detector...
  • Page 11  BIF-1 - Ink Pouch Replacement -  BIF-1 allows you to replace an ink pouch even during the printing. However, if you replace an ink pouch before the empty is detected, the ink will remain in the sub tank for a long time, resulting in the settlement of ink components.
  • Page 12 1. Product Information  BIF-1 Installation  The machine and BIF-1 are packed in separate boxes.  Service engineers need to bring the following parts and tools. Tubes inserted to ink pouch holders need to be replaced Gloves (anti-slip) with included tubes at the time of installation. Wear gloves when replacing, and be careful not to bend them.
  • Page 13 1. Product Information  Feed Adjuster  Allows you to adjust parallelism of the roll media, grit rollers, and take-up unit to feed the media as straight as possible.  The installation and adjustment of the feed adjuster should be performed by service engineers. Rear side Front side 12/47...

  • Page 14: Printing Theory

    2. Printing Theory  Print Head  Piezo inkjet print head  It can fire 7 different sizes of dots. (One print mode uses appropriate 3 sizes.)  Dual print heads in staggered arrangement  180 nozzles per line (8 lines in total) ...
  • Page 15 2. Printing Theory  How to Fix the Print Head  The print heads are secured with three screws.  Tighten the screws with a 0.2Nm (20cNm) torque driver. ST-056 TORQUE DRIVER NS Base of the print head Front !! IMPORTANT !! Rear The print head has a front and back side.
  • Page 16 2. Printing Theory  Print Head Adjustment  BIAS  Perform BIAS adjustment to each print head.  The spring is pushing the print head clockwise.  Tightening the Phillips head screw makes it turn counter-clockwise.  VERTICAL  VERTICAL alignment is necessary for H2 based on H1(standard head).
  • Page 17 2. Printing Theory  Test Patterns for Head Adjustment (4 colors) Top view BIAS A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H VERTICAL Mg Ye Cy Bk Bk Cy Ye Mg Mg Ye Cy Bk Bk Cy Ye Mg A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H TEST PRINT...
  • Page 18 2. Printing Theory  Test Patterns for Head Adjustment (8 colors) Top view BIAS A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H VERTICAL Vi Cy Mg Ye Bk Lm Lc Or Vi Cy Mg Ye Bk Lm Lc Or A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H TEST PRINT...
  • Page 19 2. Printing Theory  Capping Unit  Capping unit is lifted up by the contact with the head carriage.  Movable right capping unit absorb the production variance of a print head positioning. 18/47...
  • Page 20 2. Printing Theory  Flushing Unit  Independent unit for the flushing while printing  Tube  No inter-connection of the tubes  Gas-barrier tubes for a stable operation  Broad inner structure for the reliable tubes with larger flexion 19/47...
  • Page 21 2. Printing Theory  Wiper Unit  Rubber wipers (dual)  Wipes the print head surface Rubber wiper  Has a front and back side and needs to be attached correctly so that cleaning will be performed properly  Felt wipers (dual) ...
  • Page 22 2. Printing Theory  Printing Speed (4 Colors) Rev.1.1 Profiles Print Mode Resolution (dpi) Pass Direction Throughput 360 x360 Decoration Banner Satin Draft 1pass 102m²/h High Speed 540 x360 2pass 63 m²/h Banner Production 540 x 360 3pass 41m²/h Banner Satin Standard 360 x 720 4pass...
  • Page 23 2. Printing Theory  Printing Speed (8 Colors) Profiles Print Mode Resolution (dpi) Pass Direction Throughput High Speed 540 x360 4pass 31m²/h Banner Production 540 x 360 5pass 25m²/h Banner Satin Standard 360 x 720 8pass 15m²/h Decoration Display Toromat High Quality 1 16pass 7m²/h...
  • Page 24 2. Printing Theory  Ink Consumption Texart ink 4 colors x ErgoSoft Roland Edition Unit : (cc) Profiles Print Mode High Speed 540 x360 4.20 2.45 Production 540 x 360 4.25 2.50 Display Standard 360 x 720 4.20 2.40 Tromat...

  • Page 25: Ink

    3. Ink  Texart ink  8 colors : C M Y K Lc Lm Or Vi  Model number : SBL3-BK / CY / MG / YE / LC / LM / OR / VI  Ink capacity : 1000cc * An ink pouch is not equipped with an IC chip.
  • Page 26 3. Ink  Texart ink Structure of an ink pouch Ink pouch side Inner cap Ink inlet Ink intake pin 2. The inner cap is lifted, and ink 1. Install an ink pouch BIF side is supplied from an ink pouch 25/47...

  • Page 27: Ink Line

    4. Ink Line  Ink Line  Electrical driven auto-choke system (Each of 8 valves opens/closes individually.) 4 colors 8 colors 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H 26/47...

  • Page 28: Take-Up Unit

    5. Take-up Unit  Take Up Unit: TUC-3/TU3-64 (Optional) - Optimized for Roll Media - The take-up unit can be installed for use with either INWARD or OUTWARD curl, and service engineers will adjust it so that it gives just the right tension to media. Take-up with INWARD curl is recommended in order to protect the printed side from being damaged, move on to the transfer process smoothly, and fully utilize the performance of the feed adjuster.
  • Page 29 5. Take-up Unit  On/Off operation by connecting a foot pedal *Only available from the 3rd party provider Connector specification Circuit diagram Plug As a reference, BOSS FS-5U has been tested to be compatible. Specification of the plug:  Use a monaural plug (JEITA RC-6701A). *Do not use a stereo plug.

  • Page 30: Media Heating System

    6. Media Heating System  Media Heating System The machine is equipped with a dryer for drying ink. Dryer 30 to 40 ºC (Default: 40 ºC)  Dryer: assist the drying time  8 color mode needs longer drying time than 4 color mode ...
  • Page 31 6. Media Heating System  party external heater information  Recommendation of 3 party company in each region  Europe area: NITE Industrial  US area: BBC Industries  ASEAN area: NITE Industrial  Japan: Tohko *tested by DGJ (details follows in the next page) 30/47...
  • Page 32 6. Media Heating System  Test result with 3 party heater Print test with TOHKO’s heater   Spec: Model name: PD Promo PD5153 Heating technology: Halogen Power Consumption: 1500W AC100V Weight: 34kg  Settings: Heating distance 40cm from feed adjuster (recommended in Tohko’s Manual) Light height between feed adjuster and dancer bar Do not heat near the print head.

  • Page 33: Cleaning Function

    7. Cleaning Function  Ink Consumption Amount for Cleaning Ink Consumption Description NORMAL CL. Daily care and maintenance 4 cc Perform if missing dots are not resolved by normal MEDIUM CL. 20 cc cleaning. Perform if missing dots are not resolved by POWERFUL CL.
  • Page 34 7. Cleaning Function  Ink Consumption Amount for Cleaning Ink Consumption Description Perform this cleaning when printed colors are unstable or uneven, e.g., when color density is inconsistent, even if the same data is printed with the same settings. The amount of time required to complete ink renewal by LIGHT CHOKE CL.
  • Page 35 7. Cleaning Function  Cleaning Function  Periodical Cleaning  The cleaning interval can be selected. SUB MENU PERIODIC CL. [NONE] Performs no cleaning (Default setting) PERIODIC CL. NONE PERIODIC CL. [PAGE] Performs cleaning before every print job PAGE [INTERVAL(JOB)] The cleaning interval can be selected.
  • Page 36 7. Cleaning Function  Timing of Periodical Cleaning PERIODIC CL. TIME NONE PERIODIC CL. TIME PAGE Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning PERIODIC CL. TIME INTERVAL(JOB) 10 min. 10 min. Cleaning Cleaning PERIODIC CL. TIME INTERVAL(TIME) 10 min. 10 min. Cleaning Cleaning 35/47...
  • Page 37 7. Cleaning Function  Simulation of the Ink Consumption Amount per Month for Automatic Maintenance Conditions of the simulation:  Operation hours: 8 hours/day  Operation days: 5 days/week (22 days/month)  The machine does not enter the sleep mode during operation. Ink Consumption Amount Ink Consumption Amount Ink Configuration...

  • Page 38: Special Pump Operation

    8. Special Pump Operations  Special Pump Operations Waste Referential Description Ink Type Consumption Amount Time It fills ink lines with ink. Cleaning liquid 4 colors 1541 cc Approx. FILL INK is not required. 8 colors 1451 cc 25 min. It removes ink in the tubes.

  • Page 39: Interface

    9. Interface  Ethernet Port  The machine has an Ethernet port.  The IP address can be set in the operation panel. SYSTEM INFO. NETWORK NETWORK IP ADDRESS NETWORK SUBNET MASK NETWORK GATEWAY ADDR. NETWORK MAC ADDRESS 38/47...

  • Page 40: Other Features

    10. Other Features  Improvements Made to Reduce the Printer Body Shaking During Printing XT-640 XF-640 EJ-640  Stand with improved stiffness  Caster with improved durability  Adjusters have been added. XT-640 XF-640 EJ-640 Caster Adjuster 39/47...
  • Page 41 10. Other features  Strengthened Guide Rail  It does not get distorted easily compared with that of XF-640. XT-640 XF-640 EJ-640  Thicker Grit Shaft  The stability to feed media has been improved. 40/47...
  • Page 42 10. Other features  New Main Board  The data processing time has speeded up.  Strengthened Screw on the Feeder XT-640 XF-640 EJ-640  Longer Up-and-Down Lever of the Print Carriage XT-640 XF-640 EJ-640 41/47...
  • Page 43 10. Other features  Large-Sized Acrylic Cover  The visibility has been improved so that the printing progress can be checked easily. XT-640 XF-640  How to remove the cover Loosen the screws on the left side of the front cover. Then, slide them to the right to remove the cover.
  • Page 44 10. Other features  Time-counting function  The remaining time until cleaning finishes is displayed. CLEANING . . . 1:35  Interlock Function  The motor operation stops if you open the cover while the carriage is in motion.  The carriage cannot be operated with the cover open even in the service mode.

  • Page 45: Software

    The license key of the USB dongle cannot be reissued if lost.  Please inform users about it so that they will be careful in managing the license key.  Roland OnSupport Ver 2.40 (Available on the website)  Software for Service Engineers ...

  • Page 46: Installation

    12. Installation  Installation Unpacking Referential time: 20 min. Accumulated time: 20 min. Printer installation Referential time: 30 min. Accumulated time: 50 min. Ink system installation Referential time: 25 min. Accumulated time: 75 min. Referential time: 50 min. Accumulated time: 125 min. Initial ink filling * The pump does not rotate for 20 minutes in order to let ink flow into sub tanks by its own gravity.

  • Page 47: Transport

    13. Transport  Transport of the Machine  The machine can be transported in three different ways.  For more details on how to transport the machine, refer to the service note.  Be sure to observe the following points when transporting. with ink removed with ink removed with ink filled...

  • Page 48: Consumables

    14. Consumables  Consumables Life Expectancy Print head 6 billion times/nozzle * Rubber wiper Wiping count 3,000 times Felt wiper Wiping count 800 times Cap top 24 Months Wiper scraper Replace when worn out or transformed Scan motor 9,000 hours Ink tube 3,000 hours Flushing sponge...

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