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SC-500
5763-01Printed in Japan
1 Structure & Spare Parts1-1 COVERS ...................................................................................... 11-2 FRAME ......................................................................................... 21-3 DRIVE UNIT ................................................................................. 41-4 BASE FRAME .............................................................................. 51-5 CHASSIS ...................................................................................... 61-6 PINCH ROLLER ........................................................................... 71-7 TOOL CARRIAGE ........................................................................ 81-8 INK SYSTEM ............................................................................... 91-9 PUMP SYSTEM ......................................................................... 101-10 HEAD CARRIAGE ...................................................................... 111-11 ACCESSORIES ......................................................................... 13
2 Electrical Section2-1 WIRING MAP ............................................................................. 142-2 MAIN BOARD ASS'Y ................................................................. 152-3 OTHER CIRCUIT BOARDS ....................................................... 262-4 ELECTRIC MAINTENANCE PARTS ......................................... 30
4 Adjustment4-1 Special Tool ................................................................................ 614-2 Service Mode ............................................................................. 634-3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ............................................................. 764-4 HEAD CARRIAGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .............................. 774-5 HEAD RANK SETTING .............................................................. 804-6 HEAD ALIGNMENT ................................................................... 824-7 CAPPING POSITION ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 884-8 FLUSHING POSITION ADJUSTMENT ...................................... 924-9 LIMIT POSITION INITIALIZE ..................................................... 934-10 CUT DOWN POSITION ADJUSTMENT .................................... 944-11 LINEAR ENCODER CHECK ...................................................... 954-12 MOTOR BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ........................................... 964-13 PRINT/CUT POSITION ADJUSTMENT .................................. 1004-14 CALIBRATION ......................................................................... 1024-15 TOOL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ................................................ 1054-16 TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 1074-17 CARRIAGE WIRE TENSION ADJUSTMENT .......................... 1115 Supplemental Information5-1 OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE ...................................................... 1135-2 SENSOR MAP ............................................................................. 1155-3 MANUAL HEAD CLEANING ........................................................ 116
6 Troubleshooting6-1 PRINTING PROBLEMS
6-1-1 MISSING/WAVY DOT ........................................................... 1276-1-2 BANDING ............................................................................... 1296-1-3 PRINT IS DONE AT INCORRECT POSITION ...................... 1306-1-4 INK DROPS ON MEDIA ........................................................ 1316-1-5 PRINT DOESN’T MATCH WITH CUT .................................. 132
6-2 CUTTING PROBLEMS6-2-1 STITCH CUT ......................................................................... 1336-2-2 START & END POINTS DON’T MATCH ............................... 1346-2-3 DISTORTED FIGURE ........................................................... 136
6-4 OTHERS6-4-1 FILL INK PROBLEM .............................................................. 1406-4-2 MEDIA SHIFTING .................................................................. 141
7 Service Activities7-1 INSTALLATION CHECK LIST ................................................... 1427-2 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST ................................................... 1507-3 SPECIFICATION ........................................................................ 155
ContentsStructure & Spare Parts
Electrical Section
Replacement of Main Parts
Adjustment
Supplemental Information
Troubleshooting
Service Activities
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Second EditionSC-500 '02.Mar.
Revision RecordRevision
No. Date Description of Changes Approval Issued by
0 2001/11/29 First Edition Inagaki Tamaki
Sect.7 Installation Check ListP143 Illustration has been changed.
Sect.7 Service ActivitiesP148 Two new items have been added onthe Operation SC-500.
1 2002/320 Inagaki Tamaki
Sect.2 Electrical SectionP27 OTHER CIRCUIT BOARDS_CircuitDiagram has been revised.
To Ensure Safe Work
To Ensure Safe WorkAbout and Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert the operator to the risk of death orsevere injury should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the operator to the risk of injury ormaterial damage should the unit be used improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused withrespect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals orpets.
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). Thespecific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle.The symbol at left means not to touch.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing thatmust be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The symbol at leftmeans the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings. The specific meaningof the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. The symbol at leftmeans "danger of electrocution."
urn off the primary power SW before
servicing.Power SW still supplied even secondary
SW is turned off.
Do not recharge, short-circuit,
disassemble the lithium battery, nor
put it into fire.It may cause heat, explosion and fire.
Put tape around the lithium battery
for insulation for disposal or
preservation.It may cause heat, explosion and fire.
1 Structure & Spare Parts
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1 Structure & Spare Parts1-1 COVERS
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5
12
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9
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136
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26
17
11
25
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19
2715
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2016
27
21
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S5S5
S5
S4
S4
S6
S4
S4
S2
S2
S4S4
S4
S4
S6
S5
S5 S4
S4
S5
S6 S6
S3S4 S1
S4
S4
S6S6S7S1
S4
S7S1
S4
S4
S6 S7S6
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S8
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Parts Name
S1 SCREW,BINDING HEAD M3x4 BC
S2 SCREW,HEXAGON SOCKET HEAD CAP M4x10 BC
S3 SCREW,W-SEMS M3x10 BCS4 SCREW,W-SEMS M3x6 BC
S5 SCREW,W-SEMS M4x10 BC
S6 SCREW,W-SEMS M4x6 BC
S7 LABEL,BLIND CJ-70
S8 LABEL,CAUTION UNPLUG #LA88
PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts-
Parts No. Parts Name26 22665267 SHEET,PANEL SC-50027 22165184 SPACER,HINGE FJ-5029 22495211 KEYTOP,DS-LD1H BLK30 22495210 KEYTOP,DS-LX1H BLK31 22535328 LABEL,USE ONLY SOL INK #LA38732 22535330 LABEL,WARNING SOL INK #LA39633 22535287 LABEL,CAUTION CARRIAGE #LA26634 22535134 LABEL,CAUTION COVER FJ50 #LA14
-Main Parts-Parts No. Parts Name
1 22095110 APRON,B CJ-5002 22095111 APRON,F CJ-5003 22095133 APRON,F UNDER SC-5004 22805343 ASS'Y,COVER FRONT CJ-5005 22805440 ASS'Y,COVER SIDE L SC-5006 22805439 ASS'Y,COVER SIDE R SC-5007 23475157 CABLE-CARD 20P 550L BB8 22025384 COVER,I/C SC-5009 22025385 COVER,PUMP SC-500
PARTS LIST PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts-Parts Name
S1 BUSH,ROLL 2x4S2 BUSH,ROLL 3x5S3 CABLE TYE,INSULOCK T18SS4 LIVET,NYLON P2655BS5 SCREW,BINDING HEAD M2.6x4 CrS6 SCREW,BINDING HEAD M3x10 BCS7 SCREW,BINDING HEAD M3x4 BCS8 SCREW,BINDING HEAD M3x6 BCS9 SCREW,FLAT HEAD M3x6 BC
S10 SCREW,HEXAGON SOCKET HEAD CAP M3x4 CrS11 SCREW,HEXAGON SOCKET HEAD CAP M4x6 BCS12 SCREW,PAN HEAD WITH PLANE WASHER M3x4 CrS13 SCREW,TRUSS HEAD M2x6 BCS14 SCREW,W-SEMS M3x6 BCS15 WASHER,PLANE 3x6x0.5 CrS16 WASHER,TOOTHED LOCK M4 CrS17 SHEET FILTER CROP CJ-500S18 SCREW,HEXAGON SOCKET HEAD CAP M3x6 BC
U2 15099106 SENSOR,INTERRUPTER GP2S40 Crop Mark Sensor
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3 Replacement of Main Parts
3-1 HEAD _ REPLACEMENT (Reference Time : 55min.)
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Following table describes the necessary adjustment after the replacement of each parts.
Replacement Parts Necessary Adjustments
HEAD 1. Head Carriage Height Adjustment
2. Head Rank Setting
3. Head Alignment
4. Print/Cut Offset Adjustment
Replacement Parts Necessary Adjustments
CAPPING ASSEMBLY 1. Capping Position Adjustment
2. Limit Position Initialize
3. Flushing Position Adjustment
4. Cut Down Position Adjustment
Replacement Parts Necessary Adjustments
TOOL CARRIAGE 1. Limit Position Initialize
2. Flushing Position Adjustment
3. Tool Height Adjustment
4. Tool Pressure Adjustment
5. Cut Down Position Adjustment
6. Print/Cut Offset Adjustment
Replacement Parts Necessary Adjustments
ENCODER SCALE 1. Linear Encoder Check
2. Calibration for Carriage Moving Dir.
3. Print/Cut Offset Adjustment
Replacement Parts Necessary Adjustments
CARRIAGE MOTOR 1. Motor Balance
2. Calibration for Carriage Moving Dir.
Replacement Parts Necessary Adjustments
LINEAR ENCODER SENSOR BOARD 1. Linear Encoder Check
2. Calibration for Carriage Moving Dir.
3. Print/Cut Offset Adjustment
Replacement Parts Necessary Adjustments
CARRIAGE WIRE 1. Wire Tension Adjustment
2. Limit Position Initialize
3. Cut Down Position Adjustment
4. Calibration for Carriage Moving Dir.
5. Print/Cut Offset Adjustment
Turn on the sub power switch while pressing the [ ], [ ]
and [ ] keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.
MENU SERVICE MENU
[ ], [ ], [ ] + SUB POWER ON
[MENU] key
Replacement Parts Necessary Adjustments
MAIN BOARD 1. DIP SW Setting (Model Selection)
2. Battery Installation
3. Firmware Upgrade
4. Initialize EPROM
5. Clear Battery Flag
6. System Switch Setting
7. Limit Position Initialize
8. Motor Balance Adjustment
9. Calibration for Carriage Moving Dir.
10. Linear Encoder Check
11. Flushing Position Adjustment
12. Head Rank Setting
13. Tool Pressure Adjsutment
14. Cut Down Position Adjustment
15. Fill Ink
16. Head Position Adjustment
17. Head Bidirection Adjustment
18. Calibration for Grit Moving Dir.
19. Print/Cut Offset Adjustment
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Turn off the main power switch.
Make sure to turn off the main power switch when
replacing the HEAD. HEAD will break.
It is recommended to unplug the machine for
safety.
MAIN POWER
SWITCH
2 Select the [PUMP UP] under the [INK CONTROL] menu
and remove all the ink inside the machine.
INK CONTROL PUMP UP
MENU INK CONTROL
3
5 Move the HEAD CARRIAGE to the middle of the BED and
remove the HEAD CARRIAGE COVER.
SCREW
HEAD CARRIAGE COVER
4 Remove the GUIDE RAIL COVER.
GUIDE RAIL COVER
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9 Remove the SCREW and WASHER from the HEAD.
SCREWWASHER
1. Be careful not to lose the WASHER.
2. Don't touch the HEAD where the INK
DAMPER is connected.
8 Disconnect the CABLE from the CARRIAGE BOARD.
CABLE
CARRIAGE BOARD
6
7
Remove the INK DAMPER COVER.
Disconnect the INK DAMPER from the HEAD.
Do not hold both sides of the INK DAMPER. It
could break.
HEAD CARRIAGE _ TOP VIEW
INK DAMPER COVER
HEAD CARRIAGE _ TOP VIEW
INK DAMPER
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3
10
11
Remove the SPRING.
SPRING
Pull the HEAD towards front and then pull it up to remove it
together with the CABLE.
1
2
13 Connect the CABLE to the new HEAD.
12 Write down the HEAD RANK written on the top part of the
new HEAD.
It is necessary when setting the HEAD RANK.
1 2 2 1 2
HEAD
HEAD RANK
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17 Turn on the sub power while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ] keys
to enter the SERVICE MODE.
MENU SERVICE MENU
[ ], [ ], [ ] + POWER ON
[MENU] key
16 Connect the CABLE to the CARRIAGE BOARD.
CABLE
CARRIAGE BOARD
14 Fix the new HEAD and SPRING on the HEAD CARRIAGE.
Make sure that the CABLE will go behind the SHAFT of the
HEAD CARRIAGE.
SPRINGWASHER SCREW
CABLE
15 Connect the INK DAMPER to the HEAD.
Do not hold both sides of the INK DAMPER. It
could break.
HEAD CARRIAGE _ TOP VIEW
INK DAMPER
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18 Select [HEAD RANK] menu.
19 Set the HEAD RANK by selecting the digit with [ ] and [ ]
keys, and changing the paramters with [ ] and [ ] keys.
Press the [ENTER] key to save the settings.
SERVICE MENU HEAD RANK
HEAD RANK L20112 R19215
[ENTER]
HEAD RANK L20112 R19215
LEFT HEAD RANK RIGHT HEAD RANK
20 Carry out the [FILL INK] using the Cleaning Cartridges for
SOL INK by selecting [FILL INK] under the [INK
CONTROL] menu.
INK CONTROL FILL INK
MENU INK CONTROL
21 Select [PUMP UP] under the [INK CONTROL] menu to
remove all the Cleaning Liquid for SOL INK inside the
machine.
INK CONTROL PUMP UP
MENU INK CONTROL
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23 Reset the [DOT CNT] in the [HISTORY MENU] of the
SERVICE MODE for the replaced HEAD.
Then, perform the following adjustments.
1. HEAD CARRIAGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(CHECK)
2. HEAD ALIGNMENT
3. THERMISTOR CHECK
4. PRINT/CUT OFFSET ADJUSTMENT
22 Select the [FILL INK] under the [INK CONTROL] menu to
fill in the SOL INK.
INK CONTROL FILL INK
MENU INK CONTROL
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3
1 Remove the PUMP COVER.
3-2 CLEANING WIPER _ REPLACEMENT (Reference Time : 5min.)
2 Set the CLEANING LEVER to the rear side.
CLEANING
LEVER
3 Unhook the CLEANING WIPER and replace it with new
one.CLEANING WIPER
HOOK
4 Fix the new CLEANING WIPER to the CLEANING
LEVER.
Be careful with the direction of the CLEANING
WIPER.
Make sure that dust won't stick on the CLEANING
WIPER when fixing it.
HOOK
FELT SIDE
CLEANING WIPER
PUMP COVER
RUBBER SIDE
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3
3-3 CAPPING ASSEMBLY _ REPLACEMENT (Reference Time : 25min.)
1 Remove the PUMP COVER.
2 Disconnect the 2 TUBEs connected to the CAPPING
ASSEMBLY from the PUMP UNIT.
PUMP UNIT _ TOP VIEW
TUBE
3 Remove the 2 screws fixing the CAPPING PLATE and
remove the CAPPING ASSEMBLY by sliding it to the right
side.
PUMP UNIT _ TOP VIEW
SCREW
CAPPING ASSEMB LY
4 Remove the CAPPING PLATE and fix it on the new
CAPPING ASSEMBLY.
CAPPING ASSEMBLY _ SIDE VIEW
SCREW
CAPPING PLATE
Don't touch the sponge inside the CAP.
Make sure that the dust won't stick around the
CAPPING part.
PUMP COVER
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5 Fix the new CAPPING ASSEMBLY to the PUMP UNIT.
PUNP UNIT _ TOP VIEW
SCREW
CAPPING ASSEMBLY
Make sure not to pinch the TUBEs with the
CAPPING ASSEMBLY.
CAPPING ASSEMBLY _ FRONT VIEW
TUBE
6 Connect the 2 TUBEs from the PUMP UNIT to the
CAPPING ASSEMBLY.
7 Perform the following adjustments.
1. CAPPING POSITION ADJUSTMENT
2. LIMIT POSITION INITIALIZE
3. FLUSHING POSITION ADJUSTMENT
4. CUT DOWN POSITION ADJUSTMENT
PUNP UNIT _ TOP VIEW
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3
3-4 TOOL CARRIAGE _ REPLACEMENT (Reference Time : 30min.)
1 Remove the GUIDE RAIL COVER.
2 Remove the CARRIAGE TOP COVER.
3 Remove the CARRIAGE COVER.
4 Disconnect SOLENOID, CROP MARK SENSOR AND
PINCH ROLLER SENSOR WIRINGs.
CARRIAGE TOP
COVER
SCREW
CARRIAGE COVER
SCREW
SOLENOID
CROP MARK
SENSOR
PINCH ROLLER
SENSOR
GUIDE RAIL COVER
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3
5 Remove the 2 screws and remove the TOOL CARRIAGE.
6 Remove the CARRIAGE BOARD.
7 Remove the CARRIAGE STAY.
8 Remove the CROP MARK SENSOR.
SCREW
TOOL CARRIAGE _ BOTTOM VIEW
SCREW
CROP MARK SENSOR
SCREW
CARRIAGE BOARD
TOOL CARRIAGE _ TOP VIEW
CARRIAGE STAY
SCREW
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3
9 Remove the AUTO SHEET CUTTER STAY.
10 Fix the AUTO SHEET CUTTER STAY to the new TOOL
CARRIAGE.
11 Fix the SHEET FILTER CROP and the CROP MARK
SENSOR.
12 Fix the CARRIAGE STAY.
TOOL CARRIAGE _ BOTTOM VIEW
AUTO SHEET CUTTER STAY
SCREW
AUTO SHEET CUTTER STAY
SCREW
TOOL CARRIAGE _ BOTTOM VIEW
SCREW
CROP MARK SENSOR
CARRIAGE STAY
SCREW
TOOL CARRIAGE _ BOTTOM VIEW
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13 Fix the CARRIAGE BOARD.
14 Fix the TOOL CARRIAGE by pushing it upwards.
15 Connect the SOLENOID, CROP MARK SENSOR and
PINCH ROLLER SENSOR WIRINGs.
16 Perfrom the following adjustments.
1. LIMIT POSITION INITIALIZE
2. FLUSHING POSITION ADJUSTMENT
3. TOOL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
4. TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
5. CUT DOWN POSITION ADJUSTMENT
6. PRINT/CUT OFFSET ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
SOLENOID
CROP MARK
SENSOR
PINCH ROLLER
SENSOR
SCREW
CARRIAGE BOARD
TOOL CARRIAGE _ BOTTOM VIEW
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3
3-5 MAIN BOARD _ REPLACEMENT (Reference Time : 60min.)
1 Turn off the main power switch.
Remove the PLATE behind the RIGHT SIDE COVER.
2 Remove the BATTERY from the current MAIN BOARD
and install it on the new MAIN BOARD.
3 Setup the DIP SW on the MAIN BOARD as shown right.
Referential time for replacement is 2 years.
Make sure to replace the BATTERY when replacing
the MAIN BOARD.
BATTERY
MAIN BOARD
SOCKET
MAIN POWER SWITCH
PLATE
Be careful with the direction of the BATTERY.
ONOFF
1 2 3 4
Bit#1 : Width Selection
ON : 54 inch OFF : 44 inch
Bit#3 : Model Selection
ON : SC-500 OFF : CJ-500/400
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Perfrom the following adjustments.4
Replacement Parts Necessary Adjustments
MAIN BOARD 1. Firmware Upgrade
2. Initialize EPROM
3. Clear Battery Flag
4. System Switch Setting
5. Limit Position Initialize
6. Motor Balance Adjustment
7. Calibration for Carriage Moving Dir.
8. Linear Encoder Check
9. Flushing Position Adjustment
10. Head Rank Setting
11. Tool Pressure Adjsutment
12. Cut Down Position Adjustment
13. Fill Ink
14. Head Position Adjustment
15. Head Bidirection Adjustment
16. Calibration for Grit Moving Dir.
17. Print/Cut Offset Adjustment
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3
1 Turn off the main power switch.
Remove the PLATE behind the RIGHT SIDE COVER.
MAIN POWER SWITCH
PLATE
3-6 BATTERY _ REPLACEMENT (Reference Time : 5min.)
CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
ATTENTION
II y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du méme type ou d'un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur.
Mattre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering.
Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til laveranøren.
Do not recharge, short-circuit,
disassembly the lithium battery,
nor put it into fire.It may cause heat, explosion and fire.
Put tape around the lithium battery
for insulation for disposal or
preservation.It may cause heat, explosion and fire.
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CLOCK CHECK B 0y00d00h00m00s
CLOCK CHECK CLEAR BAT FLAG
SERVICE MENU CLOCK CHECK
[ENTER]
2 Remove the BATTERY on the MAIN BOARD by pushing it
down and tilting towards right.
1
SOCKET
MAIN BOARD
2
3 Replace the BATTERY with new one.
SOCKET
BATTERY
MAIN BOARD
Be careful with the direction of the BATTERY.
4 Clear the BATTERY FLAG from the [CLOCK CHECK]
menu in the SERVICE MODE.
5 Dispose the BATTERY.
FOLLOWING MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION OF BATTERY.
RECHARGE, SHORT-CIRCUIT, DISASSEMBLY,
HEATING, PUTTING INTO FIRE.
DON'T PUT BATTERY WITH OTHER METAL OR
BATTERY.
DISPOSE BATTERY WITHOUT INSULATION.
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3
3-7 ENCODER SCALE _ REPLACEMENT (Reference Time : 15min.)
1 Turn off the main power switch.
Remove the GUIDE RAIL COVER and the PUMP COVER.
2 Remove the ENCODER SCALE.
3 Fix the SPRING PLATE to the end of the new ENCODER
SCALE where there is no black dot written on it.
Make sure not to make scratches or put grease on the
ENCODER SCALE when fixing it.
4 Fix the ENCODER SCALE to the ENCODER PLATE.
Make sure that the ENCODER SCALE moves up and down
by hand at the SPRING PLATE side by hand.
GUIDE RAIL COVER
PUMP COVER
MAIN UNIT _ FRONT VIEW
SCREW
ENCODER SCALE
MAIN UNIT _ FRONT VIEW
SPRING PLATEBLACK DOT
MAIN UNIT _ REAR VIEW
ENCODER PLATE
ENCODER SCALE
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5 Make sure that the ENCODER SCALE is placed above the
center of two holes of the ENCODER MODULE.
If not, adjust the position of the ENCODER MODULE.
ENCODER MODULE ENCODER SCALE
HOLE
ENCODER MODULE ENCODER SCALE
HOLE
OK
NG
6 Move the HEAD CARRIAGE in a whole distance and make
sure that the ENCODER SCALE doesn't rub against the
ENCODER MODULE.
ENCODER MODULE
ENCODER SCALE
7 Perfrom the following adjustments.
1. LINEAR ENCODER CHECK.
2. CALIBRATION (SCAN DIRECTION)
3. PRINT/CUT OFFSET ADJUSTMENT
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3
3-8 CARRIAGE MOTOR _ REPLACEMENT (Reference Time : 30min.)
1 Remove the PUMP COVER.
2 Remove the PANEL COVER.
3 Remove the PLATE behind the RIGHT SIDE COVER.
4 Disconnect the WIREs from CN3 and CN11 on the MAIN
BOARD.
PLATE
PUMP COVER
PANEL COVER
SCREW
SCREW
MAIN BOARD
CN11
CN3
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5 Remove the CARRIAGE MOTOR.
6 Remove the MOTOR BRACKET and fix it on the new
CARRIAGE MOTOR.
7 Connect the WIRES to the new CARRIAGE MOTOR.
8 Fix the CARRIAGE MOTOR.
CARRIAGE MOTOR
SCREW
SCREW
CARRIAGE MOTOR
WIRE
CARRIAGE MOTOR
CARRIAGE MOTOR
Secure the WIRES with 2pcs. of INSULOCK TIE.
INSULOCK TIE
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3
9 Connect the WIRE from the CARRIAGE MOTOR to CN3
and CN11 on the MAIN BOARD.
10 Make sure that the driving load is less than 300gf when
pulling the HEAD CARRIAGE with TENSION GAUGE
(ST-001).
If not, fix the CARRIAGE MOTOR again.
11
ST-001
MAIN BOARD
CN11
CN3
12 Perfrom the following adjustments.
1. MOTOR BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
2. AGING FOR CHECKING THE CONNECTION OF THE CARRIAGES IN SERVICE MENU
3. CALIBRATION (SCAN DIRECTION)
Reset the MOTOR ROTATION COUNTER of CARRIAGE
MOTOR from the [MOTOR ROT. S] menu in the SERVICE
MODE.
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1 Conical Type is used on both LEFT & RIGHT PINCH
ROLLERs and flat type is used for the MIDDLE PINCH
ROLLER.
3-9 PINCH ROLLER _ REPLACEMENT (Reference Time : 10min.)
Red marking is done on the outer side of LEFT &
RIGHT PINCH ROLLERS.
TAPERED PINCH ROLLER
FLAT PINCH ROLLER
RED MARKING
3-10 CUTTER PROTECTION _ REPLACEMENT (Reference Time : 5min.)
1 Align the CUTTER PORTECTION fully to the right side of
the BED.
2 Make sure that the CUTTER PROTECTION is not bumpy
by pressing it with your hand. CUTTER PROTECTION
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3
3-11 CARRIAGE WIRE_REPLACEMENT (Reference Time : 60min.)
1
2
3
4
Remove the GUIDE RAIL COVER and PUMP COVER.
Remove the PANEL COVER.
Be careful with the CABLE on the back side of the
PANEL COVER.
Remove the KNOB for the SHEET LOADING LEVER, and
then remove the LEFT SIDE COVER.
Remove the CARRIAGE TOP COVER and CARRIAGE
COVER.
GUIDE RAIL COVER
PUMP COVER
PANEL COVER
KNOB
LEFT SIDE COVER
CARRIAGE TOP
COVER
CARRIAGE COVER
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3
5
6
7
8
Remove the screw fixing the TOOL CARRIAGE to the
CARRIAGE WIRE.
Loosen the SCREW A and B in order located at the left side of
the machine.
Remove the end of the CARRIAGE WIRE as shown in the
figure.
Remove the CARRIAGE MOTOR.
TOOL CARRIAGE
SCREW A
SCREW B
CARRIAGE MOTOR
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3
10
11
12
9 Remove the INK JOINT PLATE to make it easier to do the
work.
Remove the SCREW at the top of the DRIVE PULLY.
Loosen the screws fixing the both side of the SHAFT STAY
and remove the DRIVE PULLY.
Do not loosen the screw at the center.
Remove the screws fixing the GEAR and take off the
CARRIAGE WIRE and replace it to the new one.
INK JOINT PLATE
SCREW
SHAFT STAY
SCREW
SCREWCARRIAGE WIRE
SCREW
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3
14
15
16
13
Fix the top of the DRIVE PULLY with the screw.
Set the DRIVE PULLY on the SHAFT STAY and fix the
screws at the both side.
Do not make the gap between the PULLY SHAFT
and the SHAFT STAY.
Wind the CARRIAGE WIRE around the DRIVE PULLY from
the top to the bottom and fix it to the DRIVE PULLY as shown
in the figure.
Tighten the 2 screws same amount.
SHAFT STAY
SCREW
SCREW
SCREW A
M4X20 BC
SCREW B
DRIVE PULLYIDLE PULLY
Use the M4x20BC SCREW in substitution for the SCREW B.
Tighten up the SCREW A, and remove the SCREW B, then
fix the M4x20BC SCREW and keep it as loose as possible.
And loosen the SCREW A.
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Tighten up the SCREW A and replace the M4x20BC SCREW
used in to the SCREW B.
After loosen the SCREW A, Tighten the SCREW B and
remove the slack in the CARRIAGE WIRE.
Do not tighten it too tightly.
Fix the TOOL CARRIAGE at the left end of the machine with
the screw .
Fix the CARRIAGE MOTOR temporary with the screws.
SCREW B
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TOOL CARRIAGE
CARRIAGE MOTOR
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Adjust the position of the wire by turning the DRIVE PULLY
so that the wire comes out towards the left when it is wound 3
times on the DRIVE PULLY from the bottom.
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21 Tighten up the 4 screws in order as shown in the figure while
pushing the CARRIAGE MOTOR to the direction of the arrow.
Be sure that there is no looseness or too much load on the
gears.
Move the HEAD CARRIAGE in the whole distance it can move in
order to remove the slack in the CARRIAGE WIRE.
Carry out the following adjustments.
1. WIRE TENSION ADJUSTMENT
2. LIMIT POSITION INITIALIZE
3. CUT DOWN POSITION ADJUSTMENT
4. CALIBRATION (SCAN DIRECTION)
5. PRINT/CUT POSITION ADJUSTMENT
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Table shows a list of special tools recommended by Roland DG Corporation.
Tool No. ST-001
Tool Name TENSION GAUGE 2000g (20N)
Purpose Replacement of Carriage Motor
Tool No. ST-002
Tool Name TENSION GAUGE 300g (3N)
Purpose Tool Pressure Adjustment
Tool No. ST-006
Tool Name WHITE DUMMY PEN
Tool Height Adjustment
Purpose Tool Pressure Adjustment
Tool No. ST-011
Tool Name TENSION METER
Purpose Wire Tension Adjustment
Tool No. ST-013
Tool Name DIAL TENSION METER DT-100(100g /1N)
Purpose Tool Pressure Adjustment
Tool No.
Tool Name KIT CLEANING
Purpose Manual Head Cleaning
Tool No. ST-037
Tool Name CLEAN STICK TX712A
Purpose Manual Head Cleaning
Tool No. 21755107
Tool Name CLEANING LIQUID, (SL) 500ML
Purpose Manual Head Cleaning
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Tool No. ST-038
Tool Name CAPPING ADJUSTMENT TOOL
Purpose Capping Position Adjustment
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4-2 Service Mode
AGING SCAN
AGING FEED
AGING BOTH
EEPROM CHECK DRAM CHECK [12M] BP-SRAM CHECK
CP-SRAM CHECK DP-SRAM CHECK
SERVICE MENU SENSOR CHECK
SERVICE MENU HEAD RANK
SERVICE MENU MEMORY CHECK
FRSHOCLP ***
KCMcmY [KCMcmY] ** *
HEAD RANK L20112 R19215
AGING CUTTING
CUTTING F:+ 505 S:+ 500
SERVICE MENU AGING
BOTH NOW AGING
FEED F:+ 132
SCAN S:+1710
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[MENU] key
Displays the status of the sensors. When the sensor is ON, * will be displayed. Character in the first menu stands for Front Paper Sensor, Rear Paper Sensor, Crop Mark Sensor, Head Origin Sensor, Origin Sensor, Cover Sensor, Sheet LoadLever Sensor and Pinch Roller Sensor from the left. Character in the second menu stands for Black, Cyan, Magenta, Light Cyan, Light Magenta and Yellow from the left and checks Cartridge Sensor. [KCMcmY] is for Ink Empty Sensor.
Checks memories in one sequence. Memories being checked are EEPROM, DRAM, BIT POINTER SRAM, CHARGEPATTERN SRAM and DUAL PORT SRAM. When there is no problem in the memory, DONE will be displayed and proceeds to the next memory check automatically. In case of error, check stops and displays the address and written data.And also, check can be continued by pressing the [ ] key and canceled with [ ] key.
HEAD RANK can be set. Refer to section 4 [HEAD RANK SETTING] for details.
This menu is used for adjusting the MOTOR BALANCE. Refer to section 4 [MOTOR BALANCE ADJUSTMENT].
Go tonext Page.
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AGING CONNECT
CONNECT NOW AGING[ ]
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PRINT&CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT
SERVICE MENU PRINT & CUT ADJ.
SERVICE MENU LCD/LED/BUZ CHK
DIP SW CHECK 0000
THERMISTOR CHK 25 C 77.0 F
SERVICE MENU DIP SW CHECK
SERVICE MENU THERMISTOR CHK
As per displayed
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This menu is used for adjusting the Print and Cut Positions. Refer to section 4 [PRINT/CUT OFFSET ADJUSTMENT].
This menu is used for checking the DIP SW on the MAIN BOARD. Status of bit#1 ~ #4 of the DIP SW will be displayed as 0 for OFF and 1 for ON.
bit# [4321]
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This menu is used for checking the LCD, LED and Buzzer. When selecting this mode, LCD, LED and the BUZZER will be checked by using their functions in one sequence.
This menu is used for checking the Thermistor. The temperature read by the thermistor on the HEAD will be displayedwhen selecting this menu. Check whether the temperature displayed on the LCD is equivalent to the environment.And also, make sure that the fluctuation of the temperature displayed on LCD is less than 1 degree.
ADJUST FEED
PRINT&CUT ADJ. ADJUST [ ]
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SCAN -0.40mm -0.40mm
ADJUST SCAN [ ]
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SERVICE MENU KEY CHECK
KEY CHECK NO KEY[ ]
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[ ] This menu is used for checking the keys. [NO KEY] will be displayed if no key is pressed. The name of the key beingpressed will be displayed. Press all keys except [ ] key and press [ ] key at last. Name of the key which has not beenpressed will be indicated.
FEED -0.15mm -0.23mm[ ]
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PRINT&CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT 2
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FAN CHECK OFF
CLOCK CHECK B 0y00d00h00m00s
CLOCK CHECK CLEAR BAT FLAG
PARALLEL CHECK
SERVICE MENU FAN CHECK
SERVICE MENU CLOCK CHECK
SERVICE MENU PARALLEL CHECK
SERVICE MENU HEAD VOLTAGE
HEAD VOLTAGE VK CHECK
FAN CHECK LOW
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This menu is used for checking the FAN. OFF / HIGH / LOW can be selected.
This menu is used for checking the REAL TIME CLOCK. Time being passed after the clock has started will be displayed.When battery is run out, [B] will be displayed at the upper right corner of the LCD. In this case, battery has to be replaced.However, the flag won't be cleared even battery is replaced. Make sure to clear the flag by entering the Battery Flag Clear Menu and then pressing the [ENTER] key.
Data received through Parallel Port will be displayed.
This menu is for checking the HEAD VOLTAGE. It is only for factory checking purposes.
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NOW PROCESSING..
NOW PROCESSING..
PUMP GAIN LOW
PUMP CHECK PUMP SUCTION
PUMP CHECK PUMP RELEASE
SERVICE MENU PUMP CHECK
PUMP CHECK PUMP GAIN
PUMP GAIN HIGH
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This menu is for checking the PUMP MOTOR. Rotating direction of the PUMP MOTOR can be checked and also LOW / HIGH selection of the PUMP MOTOR GAIN can be checked. Rotation check will stop after 5 seconds.
FAN CHECK HIGH
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NOW PROCESSING..
SERVICE MENU FLUSHING ADJ.
FLUSHING ADJ. SET POSITION
SERVICE MENU LINER ENC. CHECK
LINER ENC. CHECK COMPLETED!!
LINER ENC. CHECK ERROR END!!
BIAS TEST TEST PRINT
HORIZ. TEST TEST PRINT
ADJUST +1 +1
HORIZ. TEST ADJUST
ADJUST +2 +2
BI-DIR.DEFAULT ADJUST
CALIB.DEFAULT FEED
CALIB.DEFAULT SCAN
SCAN AUTO
SERVICE MENU HEAD ADJUST
HEAD ADJUST BIAS TEST
HEAD ADJUST HORIZ. TEST
HEAD ADJUST BI-DIR.DEFAULT
SERVICE MENU CALIB.DEFAULT
HEAD ADJUST TEST PRINT
OK
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This menu is for aligning the Head positions. Refer to section 4 [HEAD ALIGNMENT] for details.
This menu is for Calibration in both Media Feeding and Carriage Moving Directions. Refer to section 4 [CALIBRATION] for details.
This menu is for Flushing Position Adjustment. Refer to section 4 [FLUSHING POSITION ADJUSTMENT] for details.
This menu is for Checking the Linear Encoder. Refer to section 4 [LINEAR ENCODER CHECK] for details.
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FEED TEST PRINT[ ]
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FEED ADJUST
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ADJUST +0.05% +0.10%
SCAN ADJUST
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TEST PATTERN FILL PATTERN
TEST PATTERN VERT. LINE
TEST PATTERN FEED COMPENS
SERVICE MENU TEST PATTERN
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Feed
500 mm
400 mm
Scan
Feed
25mmY
Lm / Gr
Lc / Or
M
C
K
K(Bi)K
LmKLcKYKMKC
Scan
Feed
FILL PATTERN
VERTICAL LINES
FEED COMPENSATION
100% Fill Pattern will be printed in each color.
Printing is done by 360dpi / 4 pass / Unidirection.
Following Test Pattern will be printed in a whole width of media.
BLACK and each color will be printed alternately.
Test Pattern for checking the calibration for Grit Moving Direction will be
printed in 720dpi / 4 pass / Unidirection.
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SYSTEM SWITCH PAGE1:00000000
SYSTEM SWITCH PAGE4:00000000
SERVICE MENU SYSTEM SWITCH [ ]
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This menu is for selecting the special functions. It is not necessary to change any switches normally. Each bit can beselected with [ ] and [ ] keys and it can be changed with [ ] and [ ] keys. There are 4 pages of 8bit System Switch.Ink Type Selection setup by this System Switch is necessary only when sending RGB data directly. When sending RTLdata, as most cases are, it is not necessary to setup this System Switches.
bit# [87654321]
POWER ON COUNT 100times
SERVICE MENU HISTORY MENU
Refer to the table.
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All the records regarding the usage of the machine will be displayed. When [ ] and [ ] keys are pressed, each titlewill be displayed on he top row and parameters will be dispalyed on the bottom row.
FORCE ADJUST DOUBLE 30gf
SERVICE MENU FORCE ADJUST
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DOUBLE 30gf 56 58D[ ]
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DOUBLE 50gf 156 158D
FORCE ADJUST DOUBLE 50gf
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SINGLE 50gf 60 62D
FORCE ADJUST SINGLE 50gf
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SINGLE 200gf 160 162D
FORCE ADJUST SINGLE 200gf
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This menu is for adjusting the Tool Pressure. Refer to section 4 [TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT] for details.
LOCK POS ADJUST 0.00mm
SERVICE MENU LOCK POS ADJUST
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This menu is for adjusting the Capping Position. Refer to section 4 [CAPPING POSITION ADJUSTMENT] for details.
POWER ON COUNT CLEAR[ ]
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Function
PAGE1 : bit2 Color Burst (CSE) 0 : Standard (OFF) 1 : ONPAGE2 : bit4 Cursor Media Feed 0 : Same as FJ-50/40 1 : Same as CJ-70/60PAGE3 : bit3 Cycloidtrap 00 : 1.0G
bit2 Acceleration of the table 01 : 0.8G(Standard)10 : 1.2G
PAGE4 : bit8 Front Cover 0 : Standard 1 : Always closed
Bit# Setting
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SERVICE REPORT BLACK
SERVICE MENU SERVICE REPORT
SERVICE REPORT CYAN
SERVICE REPORT MAGENTA
SERVICE REPORT LIGHT CYAN
SERVICE REPORT LIGHT MAGENTA
SERVICE REPORT YELLOW
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Service Report will be printed. Information necessary for service activity will be prined togeher with the system report.It will be printed on a A4 size landscape media.
SERVICE REPORT ORANGE
SERVICE REPORT GREEN
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Roland SOLJET[SYSTEM REPORT]
Serial No. :Model : SC-500 Cropmark : DisableVersion : 3.00 Time out : NonePrint Quality : 540dpi 6pass bi Drying time : NoneOver Print : None Cut calibration feed : 0.00 %Head adjust bi-dir. : +6 dot Cut calibration scan : 0.00 %Calibration : 0.00 % Speed : 40 cm/sSleep : 15 min Offset : 0.250 mmEdge sense : Enable Force : 50 gfAuto sheet cut : Enable Up speed : 60 cm/sPage margin : 20 mm Prefeed : EnableMenu unit : Millimeter VS command : EnableMenu language : English !FS command : EnableTemperature : 28 C 82.4 F Print&cut adjust feed : 0.00 mmInk type : SOL INK LcLm Print&cut adjust scan : 0.00 mmInk empty mode : LaterInk left : [K ********] [C ********] [M ********]
[Lc/Or ********] [Lm/Gr ********] [Y ********]
[SERVICE REPORT]System switch : [P4:00000000] [P3:00100010] [P2:00000000] [P1:00000000]Limit pos. : 20.410 mm Calib. feed : 0.30 % Head rank R : 19218Flushing pos. : 15.940 mm Calib. scan : 0.11 % Head rank L : 19217Cut down pos. : 1659.100 mm Calib. scan U : 0.00 % Head horiz. : +5 dCrop-tool feed: 0.000 mm Linear offset : 20 Head bi-dir. : +6 dCrop-tool scan: 0.000 mm DIP switch : [0101] Force30gf D : 29P&C adj. feed : 0.200 mm Booter ver. : 2.10 Force50gf D : 36P&C adj. scan : -0.450 mm Battery : Alive Force50gf S : 33
Force200gf S : 94
Power on count: 15 Fill ink : 3 Dot count K : 19883 KdPower on time : 4 hr Head wash : 2 Dot count C : 15175 KdSleep time : 0 hr Pump up : 0 Dot count M : 15764 KdPrinting time : 0 hr Change ink : 0 Dot count LcOr: 18828 KdCutting time : 0 hr Change cart. : 0 Dot count LmGr: 20910 KdSheet cut : 2 Wipe : 16 Dot count Y : 16786 KdServo error : 0 Rub(L) : 12 Cleaning auto : 0Illegal shutd.: 0 Rub(R) : 12 Cleaning norm.: 1Low temp.err. : 0 Motor cnt. F : 6378 Cleaning med. : 0High temp.err.: 0 Motor cnt. S : 35224 Cleaning pow. : 0Head dry-up : 0
Pigment LcLm : 0 p Print <=A3 : 1 p 1440dpi 16p : 0 pPigment OrGr : 0 p Print <=A2 : 0 p 1440dpi 16p bi: 0 pDye LcLm : 0 p Print <=A1 : 0 p 720dpi 8p : 0 pSOL INK LcLm : 1 p Print <=A0 : 0 p 720dpi 8p bi: 0 p
Print <=2A0 : 0 p 720dpi 4p : 1 pOver print : 0 p Print <=4A0 : 0 p 720dpi 4p bi: 0 p
Print > 4A0 : 0 p 540dpi 6p : 0 pUnder 10% duty: 1 p 540dpi 6p bi: 0 pUnder 20% duty: 0 p Cut <=A3 : 1 p 540dpi 3p : 0 pUnder 30% duty: 0 p Cut <=A2 : 0 p 540dpi 3p bi: 0 pUnder 40% duty: 0 p Cut <=A1 : 0 p 360dpi 4p : 0 pUnder 50% duty: 0 p Cut <=A0 : 0 p 360dpi 4p bi: 0 pOver 50% duty: 0 p Cut <=2A0 : 0 p 360dpi 2p : 0 p
Cut <=4A0 : 0 p 360dpi 2p bi: 0 p Cut > 4A0 : 0 p 180dpi 1p : 0 p
180dpi 1p bi: 0 p
P&C <= A3 : 0 p P&C <= A2 : 0 p P&C <= A1 : 0 p P&C <= A0 : 0 p P&C <= 2A0 : 0 p P&C <= 4A0 : 0 p P&C > 4A0 : 0 p
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Contents of Service Report
TITLE CONTENTS UNIT REFERENCE
POWER ON COUNTNumber of times being poweredon.
timesNumber of times that secondaryswitch has been powered on.
POWER ON TIMETotal hours that the machinehas been on..
hours
SLEEP TIMETotal hours the machine hasbeen in sleep mode.
hours
PRINTING TIMETotal hours the printing hasbeen performed.
hours
It only counts time for printingperformed by receiving data throughInterface. It doesn't count time for testprint.
CUTTING TIMETotal hours the cutting has beenperformed.
hours
It only counts time for cuttingperformed by receiving data throughInterface. It doesn't count time fortest cuts.
SHEET CUTNumber of times the AutoSheet Cut has been performd.
timesIt counts Auto Sheet Cut performdboth by command and panel.
SERVO ERRORNumber of times the servo errorhas occurred.
times
POWER ERRORNumber of times the powererror has ocurred.
times
LOW TEMP.Number of times the low temp.error has occurred.
times
HIGH TEMP.Number of times the hightemp. error has occurred.
times
HEAD DRY-UPNumber of times the head dry-up error has occurred.
timesHead Carriage will move to thelocking position automatically if it isleft without capping for 10min.
FILL INKNumber of times the FILL INKhas been performed.
times
HEAD WASHNumber of times the HEADWASH has been performed.
times
PUMP UPNumber of times the PUMPUP has been performed.
times
CHANGE INKNumber of times the Ink Typehas been changed.
times
CARTRIDGE CHGNumber of times the InkCartridge has been changed.1
times
WIPENumber of times the Wipinghas been performed.
timesWiping is done by the Rubber side ofthe Cleaning Wiper.
RUBNumber of times the Rubbinghas been performed.
timesRubbing is done by the Felt side ofthe Cleaning Wiper.
MOTOR CNT. FNumber of times the GritMotor has rotated.
times
MOTOR CNT. SNumber of times the CarriageMotor has rotated.
times
DOT CNT K Number of dots fired from K.dots (increment of
1000 dots.)
DOT CNT C Number of dots fired from C.dots (increment of
1000 dots.)
DOT CNT M Number of dots fired from M.dots (increment of
1000 dots.)
DOT CNT Lc/OrNumber of dots fired fromLc/Or.
dots (increment of1000 dots.)
DOT CNT Lm/GrNumber of dots fired fromLm/Gr.
dots (increment of1000 dots.)
DOT CNT Y Number of dots fired from Y.dots (increment of
1000 dots.)
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TITLE CONTENTS UNIT REFERENCE
CLEAN AUTONumber of times the Auto HeadCleaning has been performed.
times
CLEAN NORMALNumber of times the NormalCleaning has been performed.
times
CLEAN MEDIUMNumber of times the MediumCleaning has been performed.
times
CLEAN POWERFULNumber of times the PowerfulCleaning has been performed.
times
PIGMENT LcLmNumber of pages printed withPigment LcLm.
pagesIt only counts the pages for printingperformed by receiving data throughinterface.
PIGMENT OrGrNumber of pages printed withPigment OrGr.
pages ditto
DYE LcLmNumber of pages printed withDye LcLm.
pages ditto
SOL LcLmNumber of pages printed withSOL LcLm.
pages ditto
OVER PRINTNumber of pages printed wthOverprint.
pages ditto
Under 10% dutyNumber of pages printed withInk duty of less than 10%.
pages ditto
Under 20% dutyNumber of pages printed withink duty of less than 20%.
pages ditto
Under 30% dutyNumber of pages printed withink duty of less than 30%.
pages ditto
Under 40% dutyNumber of pages printed withink duty of less than 40%.
pages ditto
Under 50% dutyNumber of pages printed withink duty of less than 50%.
pages ditto
Over 50% dutyNumber of pages printed withink duty of more than 50%.
pages ditto
PRINT <=A3Number of pages printed withan area smaller than A3 size.
pages ditto
PRINT <=A2Number of pages printed withan area smaller than A2 size.
pages ditto
PRINT <=A1Number of pages printed withan area smaller than A1 size.
pages ditto
PRINT <=A0Number of pages printed withan area smaller than A0 size.
pages ditto
PRINT <= 2A0Number of pages printed withan area smaller than 2xA0 size.
pages ditto
PRINT <=4A0Number of pages printed withan area smaller than 4xA0 size.
pages ditto
PRINT >4A0Number of pages printed withan area largeer than 4xA0 size.
pages ditto
CUT <=A3Number of pages being cut withan area smaller than A3 size.
pagesIt only counts the pages for cuttingperformed by receiving data throughinterface.
CUT <=A2Number of pages being cut withan area smaller than A2 size.
pages ditto
CUT <=A1Number of pages being cut withan area smaller than A1 size.
pages ditto
CUT <=A0Number of pages being cut withan area smaller than A0 size.
pages ditto
CUT <= 2A0Number of pages being cut withan area smalller than 2xA0 size.
pages ditto
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TITLE CONTENTS UNIT REFERENCE
CUT <=4A0Number of pages being cut withan area smaller than 4xA0 size.
pages ditto
CUT >4A0Number of pages being cut withan area larger than 4xA0 size.
pagesIt only counts the pages for cuttingperformed by receiving data throughinterface.
PRN.&CUT <=A3Number of pages being printedand cut with an area smallerthan A3 size.
pagesIt only counts the pages for prnt andcut performed by receiving datathrough interface.
PRN. &CUT <=A2Number of pages being printedand cut with an area smallerthan A3 size.
pages ditto
PRN.&CUT <=A1Number of pages being printedand cut with an area smallerthan A1 size.
pages ditto
PRN.&CUT <=A0Number of pages being printedand cut with an area smallerthan A0 size.
pages ditto
PRN. &CUT <= 2A0Number of pages being printedand cut with an area smallerthan 2xA0 size.
pages ditto
PRN. &CUT <=4A0Number of pages being printedand cut with an area smallerthan 4xA0 size.
pages ditto
PRN.&CUT >4A0Number of pages being printedand cut with an area larger than4xA0 size.
pages ditto
1440dpi 16passNumber of pages printed with1440dpi, 16pass, unidirection.
pagesIt only counts the pages printed byreceiving data through interface.
1440dpi 16pass BNumber of pages printed with1440dpi, 16pass, bidirection.
pages ditto
720dpi 8passNumber of pages printed with720dpi, 8pass, unidirection.
pages ditto
720dpi 8pass BNumber of pages printed with720dpi, 8pass, bidirection.
pages ditto
720dpi 4passNumber of pages printed with720dpi, 4pass, unidirection.
pages ditto
720dpi 4pass BNumber of pages printed with720dpi, 4pass, bidirection.
pages ditto
540dpi 6passNumber of pages printed with540dpi, 6pass, unidirection.
pages ditto
540dpi 6pass BNumber of pages printed with540dpi, 6pass, bidirection.
pages ditto
540dpi 3passNumber of pages printed with540dpi, 3pass, unidirection.
pages ditto
540dpi 3pass BNumber of pages printed with540dpi, 3pass, bidirection.
pages ditto
360dpi 4passNumber of pages printed with360dpi, 4pass, unidirection.
pages ditto
360dpi 4pass BNumber of pages printed with360dpi, 4pass, bidirection.
pages ditto
360dpi 2passNumber of pages printed with360dpi, 2pass, unidirection.
pages ditto
360dpi 2pass BNumber of pages printed with360dpi, 2pass, bidirection.
pages ditto
180dpi 1passNumber of pages printed with180dpi, 1pass, unidirection.
pages ditto
180dpi 1pass BNumber of pages printed with180dpi, 1pass, bidirection.
pages ditto
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EEPROM INITIALIZE
All paramters inside EEPROM will be initialized.Turn on the sub power switch while
pressing [ ], [ ] and [ENTER] keys.
INITIALIZING ALL OF THE EEPROM
Press the [ENTER] key.
INITIALIZING..
INITIALIZE COMPLETED!!
SERVICE REPORT _ PRINTING
Service Report will be printed.Refer to [Contents of Service Report]
for the details of each menu.Turn on the sub power switch while
pressing [ ] key.
SETUP SHEET ROLL EDGE PIECE
Press [SETUP] key
CUT DOWN POSITION ADJUSTMENT MODE
INITIALIZING CUT DOWN POS.
Press the [ENTER] key.
It is used for adjusting Cut Down Position.Refer to section 4 [CUT DOWN POSITION
ADJUSTMENT] for details.Turn on the sub power while pressing
[ ], [ ] and [SHEET CUT] keys.
LIMIT POSITION INITIALIZE
INITIALIZING THE LIMIT
Press the [ENTER] key.
Limit Position will be initialized.Refer to section 4 [LIMIT POSITION
INITIALIZE] for details.Turn on the sub power switch whilepressing [ ], [ ] and [ ] keys.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE MODE
VERSION UP ARE YOU SURE
Press the [ENTER] key.
It is used for upgrading the Firmware.Refer to section 4 [FIRMWARE UPGRADE] for details.
Turn on the sub power switch while pressing[ ], [ ] and [ ] keys.
CJ-500/400 BOOT VERSION 1.00
Other Function Mode
Necessary Adjustments
1. System Switch Setting
2. Limit Position Initialize
3. Calibration for Carriage Moving Dir.
4. Linear Encoder Check
5. Flushing Position Adjustment
6. Head Rank Setting
7. Tool Pressure Adjsutment
8. Cut Down Position Adjustment
9. Fill Ink
10. Head Position Adjustment
11. Head Bidirection Adjustment
12. Calibration for Grit Moving Dir.
13. Print/Cut Offset Adjustment
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NO INK MODE
This mode can be used to stop consuming ink for Automatic Head Cleaning when only performing cutting.Ink System could have damage while in this mode because CJ-500 will not perform any maintenance for the Ink System.Therefore, it is recommended to use this mode while there is no ink filled inside the machine.
Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [CUT CONFIG] key.Following conditions are required to perform this mode. • When there is no ink filled inside the machine Remove all Ink Cartridges. This mode can not be performed if even 1 Cartridge is inserted.
• When the machine is filled with ink Insert all 6 Ink Cartridges. This mode can not be performed if even 1 Cartridge is missing.
FLOW CHART
Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [CUT CONFIG] key.
Machine is filledwith Ink
All 6 Ink Cartridges are inserted.
Starts NO INK MODE
Status of the Ink Cartridge Sensor is always checked.Error Message will be displayed when Ink Cartidge isremoved while in this mode.
All 6 Ink Cartridges are removed.
Status of the Ink Cartridge Sensor is always checked.Error Message will be displayed when Ink Cartridge isinserted while in this mode.
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
Starts NO INK MODE Starts NORMAL MODE
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4-3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE (Reference Time : 5min.)
1 Connect the computer and SC-500 with PARALLEL
CABLE.
2
3
4
It is necessary to prepare the followings to
upgrade the firmware.
1. FIRMWARE DISK
2. MS-DOS
3. PARALLEL CABLE
Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ] and
[ ] keys.
Then, press the [ENTER] key.
Open the download.BAT from MS-DOS. (Type download
and press [RETURN] key.
Computer starts to send the upgrade data to SC.
Some Computer can not use the BAT FILE.
Please refer to the readme.txt file in the
FIRMWARE DISK.
Turn off the sub power switch when upgrade is completed.
CJ-500/400 BOOT VERSION 1.00
VERSION UP ARE YOU SURE
WAITING...
[ENTER]
CJ/SC-500 V1.00 >>>>>>>
ERASING... >>>>>>>
WRITING... >>>>>>>
VERSION UP COMPLETE.
POWER OFF
VERIFYING... >>>>>>>
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41 Turn off the main power switch.
4-4 HEAD CARRIAGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Reference Time : 15min.)
[About HEAD CARRIAGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT]
HEAD CARRIAGE HEIGHT must be set to have the ink fired as straight as
possible and also to protect the heads from getting rubbed against the media.
If this adjustment is not done correctly, printing problem, such as fine lines and
banding, could occur.
2 Remove the GUIDE RAIL COVER.
3 Remove the HEAD CARRIAGE COVER and FRONT
APRON.
It is recommended to unplug the machine for
preventing the HEAD from damage.
MAIN POWER SWITCH
HEAD CARRIAGE COVER
SCREW
GUIDE RAIL COVER
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4 Lower the PINCH ROLLER and move the HEAD
CARRIAGE to the position where [H] mark is written on the
BED.
5 Lower the HEAD to the lowest position with the LEVER on
the HEAD CARRIAGE.
6 Loosen the screws for fixing the LEFT and RIGHT ARM
PLATE. (There are 2 screws on both sides.)
7 Put the 1.2mm THICKNESS GAUGE between the HEAD
and the BED.
Make sure that the thickness gauge is making
contact only at the frame of the HEAD and not the
surface.
HEAD CARRIAGE
BED
BEDFRAME
BED
HEAD CARRIAGE LEVER
ARM PLATESCREW
[H] Mark is written at the position where the BED
is at the heighest. In another words, where the
clearance between the HEAD and BED is the
smallest.
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8 Tighten the screws for fixing the LEFT and RIGHT ARM
PLATEs while gently pushing down the HEAD CARRIAGE
against the THICKNESS GAUGE.
9 Check and make sure that the 1.1mm THICKNESS GAUGE
can be put in between the both HEADs and the BED.
And 1.2mm THICKNESS GAUGE won't go in between.
ARM PLATESCREW
Adjust the FLUSHING POSITION.10
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[About HEAD RANK]
HEAD RANK is necessary to set the proper voltage for each head. If it is not set
correctly for each head, ink can not be fired with the proper amount, i.e. too much
ink or too less ink. The symptom in the printing will be dark printing, light
printing or fine lines.
1 Check the HEAD RANK written on top of the HEAD.
2 Turn on the sub power switch while pressing the [ ], [ ]
and [ ] keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.
3 Select [HEAD RANK] menu.
4-5 HEAD RANK SETTING (Reference Time : 1min.)
1 2 2 1 2
HEAD RANK
HEAD
MENU SERVICE MENU
[ ], [ ], [ ] + SUB POWER ON
[MENU] key
HEAD RANK L20112 R19215
SERVICE MENU HEAD RANK
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4 Set the HEAD RANK by selecting the digit with [ ] and [ ]
keys, and changing the parameters with [ ] and [ ] keys.
Press the [ENTER] key to save the settings.
HEAD RANK L20112 R19215
[ENTER] key
RIGHT HEAD RANKLEFT HEAD RANK
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[About HEAD ALIGNMENT]
HEAD ALIGNMENT is necessary to obtain the good printing quality. If the
heads are not aligned, printing problems, such as banding appears in printing, fine
lines, gap between colors, could occur.
4-6 HEAD ALIGNMENT (Reference Time : 20min.)
1 Remove the GUIDE RAIL COVER.
2 Remove the HEAD CARRIAGE COVER.
3 Setup the PET film on the SC-500.
Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ]
keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.
MENU SERVICE MENU
[ ], [ ], [ ] + SUB POWER ON
[MENU] key
SCREW
HEAD CARRIAGE COVER
GUIDE RAIL COVER
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4 Select the [BIAS TEST TEST PRINT] under the [HEAD
ADJUST] menu and press the [ENTER] key.
5 TEST PATTERN shown in the right figure will be printed.
6 Loosen the screw for fixing the HEAD.
7 Adjust the LEVER in front of the HEAD to align the
BLACK lines with MAGENTA lines for the LEFT HEAD,
and LIGHT CYAN/ORANGE lines with YELLOW lines for
the RIGHT HEAD.
[BIAS ADJUSTMENT (MECHANICAL)]
[ENTER]
SERVICE MENU HEAD ADJUST
HEAD ADJUST BIAS TEST
BIAS TEST TEST PRINT
[ ]
[ ]
BK
MG
Lc
YE
BK Lc
MG YE
HEAD CARRIAGE _ TOP VIEW
SCREW
HEAD CARRIAGE _ TOP VIEW
LEVER FOR LEFT HEAD LEVER FOR RIGHT HEAD
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8 MAGENTA/YELLOW lines will move to the FRONT side
when LEVER is moved to the LEFT, and they will move to
the REAR side when LEVER is moved to the RIGHT.
9 Tighten the screw for fixing the HEAD and print the TEST
PATTERN again.
If the result is NG, repeat 6 ~ 8 .
10 Loosen the screw for fixing the RIGHT HEAD.
11 Adjust the LEVER on the right side of the HEAD CARIAGE
to align the MAGENTA lines with LIGHT CYAN.
Shifting within 1/2 dot of each color (BLACK
and MAGENTA, and LIGHT CYAN and
YELLOW) is in the tolerance.
[ALIGNING 2 HEADS _ FRONT & REAR (MECHANICAL)]
BK/Lc MG/YE
Move LEVER to LEFT
Move LEVER to RIGHT
HEAD CARRIAGE _ TOP VIEW
SCREW
SCREW
LEVER
HEAD CARRIAGE _ TOP VIEW
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12 LIGHT CYAN lines will move to the FRONT side when the
LEVER is moved to the FRONT, and to the REAR when
LEVER is moved to the REAR.
13 Tighten the screw for fixing the RIGHT HEAD and print the
TEST PATTERN again.
If the result is NG, repeat 11 ~ 13 .
14
15 Select the [HORIZ.TEST] under the [HEAD ADJUST]
menu.
TEST PATTERN will be printed when the [ENTER] key is
pressed.
Shifting within 1/2 dot of MAGENTA lines and
LIGHT CYAN lines is the tolerance.
[ALIGNING 2 HEADS _ HORIZONTAL (SOFTWARE)]
MG Lc
Move LEVER to FRONT
Move LEVER to REAR
HEAD CARRIAGE _ TOP VIEW
SCREW
MENU SERVICE MENU
[ ], [ ], [ ] + SUB POWER ON
[MENU] key
[ENTER]
HORIZ. TEST TEST PRINT
SERVICE MENU HEAD ADJUST
HEAD ADJUST HORIZ. TEST
LEFT HEAD position could shift slightly when
adjusting the RIGHT HEAD.
In this case, repeat 6 ~ 8 .
Setup the PET film on the SC-500.
Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ]
keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.
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16 TEST PATTERN shown in the right figure will be printed.
Check the number which has the LIGHT CYAN line aligned
to the BLACK line.
17 Go into [ADJUST] menu under the [HEAD ADJUST] menu
and change the number confirmed at 16 with [ ] and [ ]
keys.
Press the [ENTER] key to save the settings.
18
19 Select the [TEST PRINT] under the [BIDIRECTION] menu.
TEST PATTERN will be printed when the [ENTER] key is
pressed.
[BIDIRECTION ADJUSTMENT (SOFTWARE)]
+1+2+3+4+5+6 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5
BLACK LINE
LIGHT CYAN
[ENTER]
HEAD ADJUST HORIZ. TEST
HORIZ. TEST ADJUST
ADJUST +1 +1
MENU SERVICE MENU
[ ], [ ], [ ] + SUB POWER ON
[MENU] key
[ENTER]
SERVICE MENU HEAD ADJUST
HEAD ADJUST BI-DIR.DEFAULT
BI-DIR.DEFAULT TEST PRINT
Setup the PET film on the SC-500.
Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ]
keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.
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20 TEST PATTERN shown in the right figure will be printed.
Check the number which has the TOP PART and BOTTOM
PART matched perfectly.
21 Go into [ADJUST] menu under the [BIDIRECTION] menu
and change the number confirmed at 20 with [ ] and [ ]
keys.
Press the [ENTER] key to save the settings.
+1+2+3+4+5+6 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5
[ENTER]
HEAD ADJUST BI-DIR.DEFAULT
BI-DIR.DEFAULT ADJUST
ADJUST 0 +1
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4-7 CAPPING POSITION ADJUSTMENT (Reference Time : 20min.)
1 Remove the PUMP COVER.
[About CAPPING POSITION ADJUSTMENT]
There are 2 main purposes for the CAPPING POSITION ADJUSTMENT. It is
necessary for protecting the head from drying up and also to maintain good ink suction.
If the capping position is not adjusted, head could cause misfiring of ink or cause ink
suction problem.
2 Remove the PANEL COVER.
1. 2 screws for fixing the PANEL COVER from the
front are located at the CARTRIDGE HOLDER
part.
2. Be careful with the CABLE and WIRE when
removing the PANEL COVER.
3 Remove the PLATE shown in the right figure.
SCREW
PLATE
PUMP COVER
SCREW
SCREW
PANEL COVER
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4 Push the HEAD CARRIAGE to the right side once to release
it from the locking position and then move it out from the
locking position.
5 Loosen the 4 screws for fixing the PUMP UNIT.
6 Adjust the position of the PUMP UNIT so that the centers of
the HEAD HOLDER PLATE and the CAPPING BAR are
aligned.
Tighten the 4 screws for fixing the PUMP UNIT.
7 Move the HEAD CARRIAGE left and right at the PUMP
UNIT and make sure that it moves free without making any
contact with the CAPPING UNIT.
If NG, repeat 4 ~ 6 .
PUMP UNIT _ TOP VIEW
SCREW
SCREW
HEAD CARRIAGE _ SIDE VIEW
HEAD
CARRIAGE
HEAD HOLDER
PLATE
CAPPING
BAR
HEAD CARRIAGE
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8
Loosen the 2 screws for fixing the LOCKING ASSEMBLY
and move the HEAD CARRIAGE to the position where it
will be locked.
9
10
11
Connect short tube of the CAPPING ADJUSTMENT TOOL
(ST-038) to one of the DRAIN TUBE which is connecting to
the left side of the CAPPING UNIT.
Clean the CAPPING UNIT and DRAIN TUBE with cleaning
liquid using a syringe several times.
Make sure that there is no ink and cleaning liquid inside the
CAPPING UNIT and DRAIN TUBE after cleaning.
LOCKING ASSEMBLYSCREW
ADJUSTING
SCREW
LOCKING ASSEMBLY
VALVEAdjust the LOCKING ASSEMBLY with the ADJUSTING
SCREW comes out for approximately 0.5mm as shown in
the right figure.
0.5mm
EEPROM INITIALIZE
All paramters inside EEPROM will be initialized.Turn on the sub power switch while
pressing [ ], [ ] and [ENTER] keys.
INITIALIZING ALL OF THE EEPROM
Press the [ENTER] key.
INITIALIZING..
INITIALIZE COMPLETED!!
DRAIN TUBE
CAPPING ADJUSTMENT TOOL
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12 Tighten the 2 screws for fixing the LOCKING ASSEMBLY.
13 Put the LONG TUBE of the CAPPING ADJUSTMENT
TOOL (ST-038) in the water bottle.
Pull the syringe of the CAPPING ADJUSTMENT TOOL
(ST-038) and pull up the water.
Make sure that the water level of the CAPPING
ADJUSTMENT TOOL doesn't decrease when stop pulling
the syringe.
14 Move the HEAD CARRIAGE out from the locking position
and then move it back the locking position.
Carry out 13 and make sure that the water level of the
CAPPING ADJUSTMENT TOOL (ST-038) doesn't
decrease when stop pulling the syringe.
If not, carry out 8 ~ 12 or 4 ~ 6 .
15 Perform the following adjustments.
1. LIMIT POSITION INITIALIZE
2. FLUSHING POSITION ADJUSTMENT
3. CUT DOWN POSITION ADJUSTMENT
WATER
BOTTLEPULL
SCREW LOCKING ASSEMBLY
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MENU SERVICE MENU
[ ], [ ], [ ] + SUB POWER ON
[MENU] key
SERVICE MENU FLUSHING ADJ.
[ENTER]
1 Lower the PINCH ROLLER and also lower the HEAD to the
lowest position with the LEVER on the HEAD CARRIAGE.
4-8 FLUSHING POSITION ADJUSTMENT (Reference Time : 4min.)
[About FLUSHING POSITION ADJUSTMENT]
FLUSHING POSITION must be kept at the correct position to have the ink fired
inside the CAP during the flushing. If not, ink will be fired outside the CAP and
stain the PUMP UNIT with ink.
And in the worst case, media could be stained with ink.
2 Turn on the sub power switch while pressing the [ ], [ ] and
[ ] keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.
Select [FLUSHING ADJ.] menu and press the [ENTER]
key.
3 Adjust the position of the HEAD CARRIAGE to where the
left edge of the LEFT CAP makes slight contact with the
surface of the HEAD with [ ] and [ ] keys.
Press the [ENTER] key to save the settings.
LEFT CAP
LEFT HEAD
HEAD CARRIAGE LEVER
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4-9 LIMIT POSITION INITIALIZE (Reference Time : 3min.)
1 Connect the TOOL CARRIAGE and HEAD CARRIAGE.
Then, move it to the postion where it is locked and close the
FRONT COVER.
2 Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ]
keys.
When [INITIALIZING THE LIMT] is displayed, press the
[ENTER] key.
LIMIT POSITION will be initialized automatically.
INITIALIZING THE LIMIT
INITIALIZING..
INITIALIZE COMPLETE!!
[ENTER]
[About LIMIT POSITION INITIALIZE]
It is necessary to convert the Locking Position to be the origin of the Motor.
When LIMIT POSITION is not initialized, there will be problem in locking and
unlocking the HEAD CARRIAGE, Flushing Function, or Auto-Sheet Cut
Function.
Perform the following adjustments.
1. FLUSHING POSITION ADJUSTMENT
2. CUT DOWN POSITION ADJUSTMENT
3
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4-10 CUT DOWN POSITION ADJUSTMENT (Reference Time : 3min.)
[CUT DOWN POSITION ADJUSTMENT]
This adjustment is necessary to setup the position for the Auto-Sheet Cutter to
land. If it is not adjusted, problems related to the Auto-Sheet Cutter, such as Sheet
Cutter doesn't move down, will occur.
1 Make sure that the LIMIT POSITION has been initialized.
Move the TOOL CARRIAGE while the AUTO SHEET
CUTTER is down until it makes contact with the LEFT
FRAME.
2
3 When the [ENTER] key is pressed, TOOL CARRIAGE
moves to the ORIGIN SENSOR and resets the CUT DOWN
POSITION.
Turn on the sub power switch while pressing the [ ], [ ] and
[SHEET CUT] keys.
[ ], [ ], [SHEET CUT] + SUB POWER ON
INITIALIZING CUT DOWN POS.
INITIALIZING...
INITIALIZE COMPLETED!!
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4-11 LINEAR ENCODER CHECK (Reference Time : 3min.)
[About LINEAR ENCODER CHECK]
This mode is to check whether the LINEAR ENCODER can be read correctly in a
whole width.
1
2 Select the [LINEAR ENC. SETUP] menu and press the
[ENTER] key to start the auto-setup.
3 Either one of the message will appear at the completion of
the setup. In case of an error, check the followings.
1. Dirt / Scratch on the ENCODER SCALE.
2. Dirt / Scratch on the ENCODER MODULE.
3. ENCODER SCALE is not placed between the
ENCODER MODULE.
4. Position of the ENCODER MODULE is too high.
Lower the PINCH ROLLER.
Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ]
keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.
MENU SERVICE MENU
[ ], [ ], [ ] + SUB POWER ON
[MENU] key
[ENTER]
SERVICE MENU LINER ENC. CHECK
LINER ENC. CHECK ERROR END!!
[ENTER]
SERVICE MENU LINER ENC. CHECK
NOW PROCESSING..
LINER ENC. CHECK COMPLETED !!
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4-12 MOTOR BALANCE ADJUSTMENT (Reference Time : 10min.)
Servo Motor feeds back to the Servo Chip the actual rotation corresponds to the instruction.
CCW
CW
Ex.1 Ex.2
Offset
Gain
OffsetError
Command
Feedback
Servo Motor CPU
Motor tires to follow the instruction from the Servo Chip.
Difference between the actual rotation and the instruction could be
adjusted with the Motor Balance (Gain) Adjustment.
• If the difference is small (=GAIN is small), motor becomes very
sensitive. As a result, it vibrates.
• If the difference is big (= GAIN is big), motor becomes very dull
to the instruction. And as a result, cutting quality will be
damaged.
Motor Balance (Offset) Adjustment is used to adjust the
GAIN for CW and CCW directions to be equal.
ÅEEx.1 in the figure shows that both the OFFSET and
GAIN is adjusted in both CW and CCW directions.
ÅEEx.2 shows that the GAIN is adjusted but the
OFFSET is shifted. Therefore, the GAIN will be
big in CCW direction and small in CW direction.
As a result, motor becomes dull in CCW direction
and sensitive in CW direction causing problems.
1 Remove the PLATE behind the RIGHT SIDE COVER.
2 Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ]
keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.
MENU SERVICE MENU
[ ], [ ], [ ] + SUB POWER ON
[MENU] key
PLATE
[About MOTOR BALANCE ADJUSTMENT]
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3 Select [CUTTING] under the [AGING] menu and press the
[ENTER] key to start.
4 Adjust VR4 on the MAIN BOARD so that the difference of
the absolute values of "F" displayed in the left side of the
LCD will be less than 10.
5 Adjust VR10 on the MAIN BOARD so that the absolute
values of "F" displayed in the left side of the LCD will be 500
~ 510.
6 Adjust VR3 on the MAIN BOARD so that the difference of
the absolute values of "S" displayed in the right side of the
LCD will be less than 10.
[MEDIA FEEDING DIRECTION OFFSETADJUSTMENT FOR CUTTING]
[MEDIA FEEDING DIRECTION GAINADJUSTMENT FOR CUTTING]
[CARRIAGE MOVING DIRECTION OFFSETADJUSTMENT FOR CUTTING]
[ENTER]
SERVICE MENU AGING
AGING CUTTING
CUTTING F:+ 505 S:+ 500
CUTTING F:+ 505 S:+ 500
CUTTING F:+ 505 S:+ 500
MAIN BOARD
VR4
MAIN BOARD
VR10
MAIN BOARD
VR3
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7 Adjust VR9 on the MAIN BOARD so that the absolute
values of "S" displayed in the right side of the LCD will be
500 ~ 510.
8 Stop Aging by pressing the [ENTER] key.
Select [SCAN] under the [AGING] menu and press the
[ENTER] key to start.
9 Adjust VR1 on the MAIN BOARD so that the difference of
the absolute values displayed in the LCD will be less than 20.
10 Adjust VR7 on the MAIN BOARD so that the absolute
values displayed in the LCD will be 1700 ~ 1720.
CUTTING F:+ 505 S:+ 500
[ENTER]
AGING CUTTING
AGING SCAN
SCAN S:+1710
SCAN S:+1710
MAIN BOARD
VR9
MAIN BOARD
VR1
MAIN BOARD
VR7
[CARRIAGE MOVING DIRECTION GAINADJUSTMENT FOR CUTTING]
[CARRIAGE MOVING DIRECTION OFFSETADJUSTMENT FOR PRINT]
[CARRIAGE MOVING DIRECTION GAINADJUSTMENT FOR PRINT]
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11
12
13
[ENTER]
AGING SCAN
AGING FEED
FEED F:+ 132
FEED F:+ 132
MAIN BOARD
VR2
MAIN BOARD
VR8
Stop Aging by pressing the [ENTER] key.
Select [FEED] under the [AGING] menu and press the
[ENTER] key to start.
[MEDIA FEEDING DIRECTION OFFSETADJUSTMENT FOR PRINT]
Adjust VR2 on the MAIN BOARD so that the difference of
the absolute values displayed in the LCD will be less than 5.
[MEDIA FEEDING DIRECTION GAINADJUSTMENT FOR PRINT]
Adjust VR8 on the MAIN BOARD so that the absolute
values displayed in the LCD will be 130 ~ 135.
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4-13 PRINT / CUT POSITION ADJUSTMENT (Reference Time : 10min.)
[About PRINT / CUT POSITION ADJUSTMENT]
This adjustment is for calibrating the relative positions of printing and cutting. If
it is not adjusted, it could result in a problem that the cutting shifts from printing.
1 Setup the PVC Sheet and the blade on the SC-500.
Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ]
keys to eneter the SERVICE MODE.
MENU SERVICE MENU
[ ], [ ], [ ] + SUB POWER ON
[MENU] key
Select [TEST PRINT 2] under the [PRINT & CUT ADJ.]
menu.
The Test Pattern will be printed and cut by pressing the
[ENTER] key.
2
[AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT]
3 Read the scale on which the cutting line goes over as the
correction-value.
Cutting Line
Correction-value scale
+2.0 -2.0
+1.0 -1.0
+0.5 -0.5
+0.0 -0.0
+1.5 -1.5
Scan+2.0
-2.0
+1.0
-1.0
+0.5
-0.5
+0.0
-0.0
+1.5
-1.5
Feed
-0.5
CUTTING LINE
Read the scale on which the
cutting line goes over as the
correction-value.
Current values set in this adjustment mode will not be
valid on the Test Pattern
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5 Select [SCAN] from the [PRINT & CUT ADJ.] menu and
save the value read from the Test Pattern for the Carriage
Moving Direction.
Make sure to press the [ENTER] key to save the setting.
6 Select [FEED] from the [PRINT & CUT ADJ.] menu and
save the value read from the Test Pattern for the Grit Roller
Moving Direction.
Make sure to press the [ENTER] key to save the setting.
[ENTER]
SCAN -0.15mm -0.23mm
PRINT&CUT ADJ. ADJUST
ADJUST SCAN
[ENTER]
FEED -0.15mm -0.23mm
PRINT&CUT ADJ. ADJUST
ADJUST FEED
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4-14 CALIBRATION (Reference Time : 15min.)
[About Calibration]
Calibration for the Grit Roller Moving Direction is to calibrate the error in the feeding
distance of the GRIT ROLLER. If it is not calibrated, fine lines or banding appears in
the printing.
Calibration for the Carriage Moving Direction is to match the moving distance of the
MOTOR to the slit in the ENCODER SCALE. If it is not calibrated, cutting in
Carriage Moving Direction shifts from printing.
Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ]
keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.1
Setup the PET-G film with a size of more than 550mm (W) x
515mm (L) on the SC-500.2
Select [FEED COMPENSE] under the [TEST PATTERN]
menu and change the parameter to 0.00 with [ ] and [ ]
keys.
Press the [ENTER] key to save the setting.
3
[CALIBRATION FOR MEDIA FEEDING DIRECTION]
MENU SERVICE MENU
[ ], [ ], [ ] + SUB POWER ON
[MENU] key
CALIB.DEFAULT FEED
FEED ADJUST
[ENTER]
ADJUST +0.40% 0.00%
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Based on the result of the TEST PRINT, calculate the
calibration amount with the formula in 5 .4
Calculate the amount to be calibrated by using the right
formula.
1. CA = Amount to be calibrated
2. CL = Commanded value (400mm)
3. ML = Measured Length (mm)
5
Select the [FEED, ADJUST] under the [CALIB. DEFAULT]
menu and change the paramter with [ ] and [ ] keys.
Press the [ENTER] key to save the settings.
6
Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ]
keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.7
[AUTO-CALIBRATION FOR CARRIAGE MOVINGDIRECTION]
Scan
Feed
400mm
FORMULA
CA (%) =CL - ML
MLx 100
[ENTER]
ADJUST +0.05% +0.10%
CALIB.DEFAULT FEED
FEED ADJUST
MENU SERVICE MENU
[ ], [ ], [ ] + SUB POWER ON
[MENU] key
Increment of the Calibration is 0.05%.
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8
[MANUAL CALIBRATION FOR CARRIAGE MOVINGDIRECTION]
Select the [SCAN, ADJUST] menu under the [CALIB.
DEFAULT] menu.
Fine Calibration can be made by changing the parameters
with [ ] and [ ] keys.
Press the [ENTER] key to save the settings.
9
[ENTER]
CALIB.DEFAULT SCAN
SCAN AUTO
[ENTER]
SCAN ADJUST
ADJUST +0.05% +0.01%
Select the [SCAN, AUTO] under the [CALIB. DEFAULT]
menu.
When the [ENTER] key is pressed, moving distance of
LINEAR ENCODER and MOTOR ENCODER will be
matched automatically.
Increment of the Calibration is 0.01%.
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4-15 TOOL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Reference Time : 10min.)
1 Remove the GUIDE RAIL COVER.
2 Remove the CARRIAGE TOP COVER and CARRIAGE
COVER.
3 Put the WHITE DUMMY PEN (ST-006) on the TOOL
CARRIAGE.
4 Lower the PINCH ROLLERs at both edges of the GRIT
ROLLER.
MIDDLE PINCH ROLLER should be UP.
WHITE DUMMY PEN
GUIDE RAIL COVER
CARRIAGE TOP
COVER
SCREW
CARRIAGE COVER
SCREW
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5 Cover both FRONT & REAR PAPER SENSORs with paper
and make the COVER SWITCH ON.
6
7 Move the TOOL CARRIAGE to the position where the
clearance between the pen tip and the BED is the smallest
among the 5 positions shown in the right figure.
8 Adjust the ADJUSTING SCREW so that the clearance
between the pen tip and the BED will be 2.4 ~ 2.6mm.
Turn on the sub power switch and select "ROLL" with [ ]
and [ ] keys.
Then, press the [SETUP] key.
PAPER SENSOR
COVER SWITCH
TOOL CARRIAGE
[SETUP]
SELECT SHEET ROLL EDGE PIECE
ADJUSTING
SCREW
BED
[H] Mark is written at the position where the
TOOL HEIGHT was adjusted in the factory.
It is written at the position where the BED is at the
heighest. In another words, where the clearance
between the HEAD and BED is the smallest.
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4-16 TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT (Reference Time : 10min.)
1 Make sure to adjust the TOOL HEIGHT before adjusting the
TOOL PRESSURE.
Remove the GUIDE RAIL COVER. GUIDE RAIL COVER
2 Put the WHITE DUMMY PEN (ST-006) on the TOOL
CARRIAGE.
WHITE DUMMY PEN
3 Lower the PINCH ROLLERs at both edges of the GRIT
ROLLER.
MIDDLE PINCH ROLLER should be UP.
4 Move the TOOL CARRIAGE to the position where the
TOOL HEIGHT was adjusted.
TOOL CARRIAGE
[H] Mark is written at the position where the
TOOL HEIGHT was adjusted in the factory.
It is written at the position where the BED is at the
heighest. In another words, where the clearance
between the HEAD and BED is the smallest.
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7 Pull up the TOOL CARRIAGE with the DIAL GAUGE (ST-
013) and measure the pressure when the pen tip leaves the
BED.
Adjust the paramter in the [DOUBLE 30gf] menu with [ ]
and [ ] keys so that the pressure will be 25 ~ 35gf(0.2N ~
0.3N).
Press the [ENTER] key to save the settings.
8
[DUBLE 50gf ADJUSTMENT]
[TOOL U/D]
DOUBLE 50gf 156 156U
SERVICE MENU FORCE ADJUST
FORCE ADJUST DOUBLE 50gf
[ENTER]
DOUBLE 30gf 56 58D
[ ] [ ]
BED
ST-013
TOOL CARRIAGE
6 Select [DOUBLE 30gf] under [FORCE ADJUST] menu.
Press the [TOOL U/D] key and move the TOOL down.
[DOUBLE 30gf ADJUSTMENT]
[TOOL U/D]
DOUBLE 30gf 56 56U
SERVICE MENU FORCE ADJUST
FORCE ADJUST DOUBLE 30gf
5 Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ]
keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.
MENU SERVICE MENU
[ ], [ ], [ ] + SUB POWER ON
[MENU] key
Select [DOUBLE 50gf] under [FORCE ADJUST] menu.
Press the [TOOL U/D] key and move the TOOL down.
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9
BED
ST-013
[ENTER]
DOUBLE 50gf 156 158D
[ ] [ ]
TOOL CARRIAGE
10
[SINGLE 50gf ADJUSTMENT]
[TOOL U/D]
SINGLE 50gf 60 60U
SERVICE MENU FORCE ADJUST
FORCE ADJUST SINGLE 50gf
11
12
[SINGLE 200gf ADJUSTMENT]
[TOOL U/D]
SINGLE 200gf 160 160U
SERVICE MENU FORCE ADJUST
FORCE ADJUST SINGLE 200gf
BED
ST-013
[ENTER]
SINGLE 50gf 60 62D
[ ] [ ]
TOOL CARRIAGE
Pull up the TOOL CARRIAGE with the DIAL GAUGE (ST-
013) and measure the pressure when the pen tip leaves the
BED.
Adjust the paramter in the [DOUBLE 50gf] menu with [ ]
and [ ] keys so that the pressure will be 45 ~ 55gf(0.4N ~
0.5N).
Press the [ENTER] key to save the settings.
Select [SINGLE 50gf] under [FORCE ADJUST] menu.
Press the [TOOL U/D] key and move the TOOL down.
Pull up the TOOL CARRIAGE with the DIAL GAUGE (ST-
013) and measure the pressure when the pen tip leaves the
BED.
Adjust the paramter in the [SINGLE 50gf] menu with [ ]
and [ ] keys so that the pressure will be 45 ~ 55gf(0.4N ~
0.5N).
Press the [ENTER] key to save the settings.
Select [SINGLE 200gf] under [FORCE ADJUST] menu.
Press the [TOOL U/D] key and move the TOOL down.
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13
BED
TOOL CARRIAGE
[ENTER]
SINGLE 200gf 160 162D
[ ] [ ]
ST-002
Pull up the TOOL CARRIAGE with the TENSION GAUGE
(ST-002) and measure the pressure when the pen tip leaves
the BED.
Adjust the paramter in the [SINGLE 200gf] menu with [ ]
and [ ] keys so that the pressure will be 195 ~ 205gf(1.9N ~
2.0N).
Press the [ENTER] key to save the settings.
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4-17 CARRIAGE WIRE TENSION ADJUSTMENT (Reference Time : 10min.)
1 Remove the KNOB for the SHEET LOADING LEVER and
then, remove the LEFT SIDE COVER.
2 Loosen SCREW A located at the left end of the machine.
3 Measure the TENSION at the center of the machine with
TENSION METER (ST-011).
4 Adjust the wire tension with the SCREW B so that it will be
13 lb ~ 15 lb when replacing the wire, or 9 lb ~ 11 lb in other
case.
9 lb ~ 11 lb is the optimal wire tension. The value for the
wire tension when replacing the wire is set on the assumption
that the tension will get settled in the optimal wire tension, 9
lb ~ 11 lb, due to the stretch of the wire.
SHEET LOADING
LEVER
LEFT SIDE COVER
TENSION METER
ST-011
SCREW A
SCREW B
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5 After adjusting the wire tension, move the TOOL
CARRIAGE back and forth 20 times in a whole distance of
the GUIDE RAIL.
Check the wire tension again and readjust it if it has changed.
6 Tighten the SCREW A located at the left end of the machine.
7 Check the tension again.
If it is out of range, perform the adjustment again.
SCREW A
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5-1 OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE
5 Supplemental Information
Roland SC-500Ver.1.00
Roland SC-500SOL CMYKLcLm
INITIALIZE THE LIMIT
Main Power SW ON
Sub Power SW ON
POWER LED blinks
Displays Opening Message
NO
YES
Limit Position is initialized.
Motor Initialized
Detects origin
INK SYSTEM maintenance a. Initial Ink Fill b. Head Cleaning c. Ink Flushing
Go to Next Page.
Front Cover is checked whether it is open or closed whenever motor moves after this stepwith a sequence below except when moving them by cursor keys.
Displays Error Message
POWER LED ON
HEAD CARRIAGE moves to the capping position.
Emergency Motor Stop.
Front Cover Check Finish checking.Close
Open
Front Cover Check
NO
Read data from EEPROM.
False settings in the important data.
YES
NO
False settings inthe user data.
YES
NO
Initialize EEPROM to FactoryDefault.
EEPROM ALL DATA INITIALIZE
Audible alert each 10sec.Displays alternately
10 minutes passed.
YES
YES
Displays Error Message
Head is out of the capping position.
NO
CLOSE THE COVER
HEAD DRY-UP WARNING
Displays Error Message
CLOSE THE COVER
HEAD DRY-UP WARNING
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From Last Page
UP PINCHROLL ERROR DOWN PINCHROLL
Press [SETUP] key
SETUP LED blinks
Detects whether pinch roller
is up/down.Displays Error Message
DOWN
Media Detection
Detects front edge of media(when EDGE or PIECE is selected)
OK
SELECT SHEETROLL EDGE PIECEDisplays Sheet Selection Menu
EDGE SENSEDisable
Enable
Pinch Roller Position
W 1234mm L1543mmFINE BI-DIR
SETUP LED ON
Menu changes.
Ready to receive data
OK
NG
Detects Pinch Roller positions.
When [EDGE SENSE] is enable. When [EDGE SENSE] is disable.
No Media
SELECT SHEETROLL
Displays Error MessageINVALID POSITIONSETSHEET AGAIN
Displays Error Message INVALID POSITIONSETSHEET AGAIN
EDGE SENSEDisable
Enable
Detects rear edge of media
(when PIECE is selected)
Displays Error MessageShort SHEET TOO SMALL
SET SHEET AGAIN
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5-2 SENSOR MAP
INK EMPTY SENSORThis sensor detects whether the INK
CARTRIDGE is empty or not.
SHEET LOAD SENSORThis sensor etects whether the SHEET
LOADING LEVER is up or down.
PINCH ROLLER SENSORThis sensor detects positions of the
PINCH ROLLER.
REAR PAPER SENSORThis sensor detects the rear edge of the
media.
FRONT PAPER SENSORThis sensor detects the front edge of
the media and also whether the media
is set or not.COVER SWITCHThis switch detects whether the Front Cover is
opened or closed. HEAD CARRIAGE stops
when the Front Cover is opened and starts when
it is closed again.
HEAD LOCK SENSORThis sensor detects whether the HEAD
CARRIAGE is in locking position or not.ORIGIN SENSORThis sensor detects the origin of the
Carriage Moving Direction and the limit.
ENCODER MODULEThis sensor detects coordinates for Carriage
Moving Direction.
INK CARTRIDGE SENSORThis sensor detects whether the INK
CARTRIDGE is inserted or not.
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Cleaning using this kit should be carried out when automatic cleaning and forced cleaning from
the [CLEANING] key fail to correct image drop-out. It removes from the printing heads the accu-
mulated buildup of dust, grime, and ink that can cause image drop-out.
Before starting cleaning, read through this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the proce-
dures, then carry out the cleaning operations quickly and correctly.
Cleaning is performed while the caps on the printing heads are detached, so cleaning must be
completed before the heads dry out. It is suggested that cleaning be completed in ten minutes or
less.
If it appears that cleaning operations may take more than ten minutes, stop the cleaning opera-
tions and follow the steps below.
1. Return the printing carriage to standby position and cap the heads.
2. Attach the cover and tighten the screws.
3. Switch on the power, and from the [CLEANING] key, carry out cleaning of the heads.
4. When the head cleaning ends, perform cleaning using this kit again.
Table of Contents
To Ensure Safe UseAbout the Labels Affixed to the Unit
Checking Supplied Items
Overview of the Cleaning Method
Performing Cleaning
* In this manual, the sections of the common explanations shown only illustrations of the CJ-500.
If you're using a model such as the SC-500 that employs SOL INK,
we recommend performing periodic cleaning about once a week.
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The following items are packed with the cleaning kit. Before use, check to make sure they are present.
Ink nozzles (at bottom area of each head)* Do not touch these areas.
Left-hand head Right-hand head
Hook
Bottom surface of the printingcarriage as seen from the front
Wipe away soiling on all four sides (the metal areas).
Printing carriage
5) Clean the rubber caps and the wiper.Printing carriage
Rubber caps (black)
Wiper
Top view
6) Replace the sponge (for cleaning the hook). * Do this only if the sponge has soaked up ink.
7) Return the carriage to standby position.
8) Attach the cover.
9) Switch on the power.
10) Check the results of cleaning.
1) Switch off the power and unplug the power cord.
2) Detach the cover.
3) Move the printing carriage away from standby position.
4) Clean the heads (on the left-hand and right-hand sides) and the hook inside the printing carriage.
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Performing Cleaning
1 After pressing the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power, turnoff the main power switch.
2 Unplug the power cord.
3 Detach the cover shown in the figure.Use the included hexagonal wrench to remove the screws.
Before starting the procedure, be
sure to turn off the main power
switch and unplug the power cord.
Also, attach the cover before
turning on the power.When you turn on the power and close the
front cover, the carriage may move and
cause injury.
4 Open the front cover.
Front cover
Cover
Screws (at four places)
View with cover detached
Printing carriage
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7 Insert a cleaning stick into the space shown in the figure.
6 Pull out the printing carriage in the direction shown in the figure.
Printing carriage
5
Printing carriage
Cleaning stick
Slowly push the printing carriage to the right (to unlock).
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9
Left-hand head
* Do not touch the ink
nozzles (at the bottom
area of the head).
Right-hand side surfaceWipe away any grime on the metal area.
Do not touch the ink nozzles (at the bottom area of the head).
Wipe only the silver-colored metal area.
NOTICE
There is no need to apply force when wiping. You can remove dust by simply stroking the surface.
Do not use a soiled cleaning stick.Use lint-free tissue or the like to remove grime adhering to a cleaning stick. Also, if a cleaning stick becomesextremely dirty, discard it and perform cleaning with a new one.
8
Left-hand head
Left-hand sideWipe away any grime on the metal area.
* Do not touch the ink nozzles
(at the bottom area of the
head).
Move the printing carriage to a location where the cleaning stick reaches the right-hand side surface of the left-hand head, andwipe away any grime on the right-hand side surface (the metal area) of the left-hand head.
Move the printing carriage to a location where the cleaning stick reaches the left-hand side surface of the left-hand head, andwipe away any grime on the left-hand side surface (the metal area) of the left-hand head.
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11 Bend a cleaning stick as shown in the figure.
12 Insert the cleaning stick into the space shown in the figure as far as it will go.
Cleaning stick
10
* Do not touch the ink nozzles
(at the bottom area of the
head).
Left-hand head
Front surfaceWipe away any grime on the metal area.
Cleaning stick
Move the printing carriage to a location where the cleaning stick reaches the front surface of the left-hand head.While holding the tip of the cleaning stick against the front of the head, move the printing carriage to the left and right to wipeaway grime.
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14
15 Clean the hook (the metal portion) below the right-hand side of the printing carriage.
Right-hand head
Wipe away soiling on all four sides (the metal areas).
Hook
13
Left-hand head
Back surfaceWipe away any grime on the metal area.
* Do not touch the ink nozzles
(at the bottom area of the
head).
Repeat steps 7 through 13 to clean the right-hand head in the same way.
Move the printing carriage to a location where the cleaning stick reaches the back surface of the left-hand head.While holding the tip of the cleaning stick against the back of the head, move the printing carriage to the left and right to wipeaway grime.
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16Rubber caps (black)
Wiper
Tubes
Sponges
Top view
Printing carriage
17
Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks.
If no grime is present, do not touch the sponges inside the rubber caps.
NOTICE
When removing grime adhering to the sponge inside a rubber cap, touch the sponge gently with the tip of thecleaning stick to pick up the grime. Rubbing forcefully may damage the surface of the sponge.
Cleaning stick
Pull the printing carriage by hand to move it to the left-hand side until the black rubber caps, sponges, and tubes can be seen.
Wipe away any grime adhering to the edges of the left-hand and right-hand rubber caps. Use the tip of the cleaning stick to scrapeoff grime.
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18Top edge
Wiper
Rubber surface
Felt surface
Rubbing the felt surface with too much force may make the surface fuzzy. Remove grime by stroking gentlyseveral times with the tip of the cleaning stick.
NOTICE
19
Sponge (for cleaning the hook)
* If the sponge is not oozing ink, it doesn't need to be replaced. Skip ahead to step 22.
Clean the wiper area.When viewed from the front, the wiper has a rubber surface on its right-hand side and a felt surface on its left-hand side.Clean mainly the rubber surface and the top edge.
If ink is oozing from the sponge shown in the figure, replace it with a new sponge.Use the included tweezers to pull it out from above.
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20Pass the tab throughthe hole in the centerof the sponge.
Orient a new sponge (included with the cleaning kit) as shown in the figure and insert it.
Use the tweezers to pressdown the sponge.
21 Use the tweezers to press down the sponge.Slowly press it downward until it makes contact.
Orient as shown in the figure (lengthwise) and attach it,being careful to hold it straight as you do so.There is no distinction between left and rightor between front and back.
Foreign substance on followings Surface of the Head Cleaning Wiper In and around the Capping Head Carriage
Manual HeadCleaning
1
Ink Empty can notbe detected
2
Replace Ink Cartridge
3Cleaning Wiper iswearing out
Replace theCleaning Wiper
MISSING / WAVY DOT
Sponge inside the Capis transformed
Replace CappingAssembly
4
Connection of Ink Tubeand Ink Damper is tootight
Reconnect Ink Tubeand Ink Damper
5
Cut in Ink Tube Replace Ink Tube
6
Drain Tube is clogged
Replace Drain Tube
7
Ink Damper is cloggedor broken
Replace Ink Damper
8
Head Rank is not correct
Head Rank Setting
9
Thermistor is broken
10
Replace the Head
Capping is out ofposition
Capping PositionAdjustment
11
Flushing Position isnot correct
12
Flushing PositionAdjustment
Life of HeadReplace the Head
13
6-1-1. MISSING / WAVY DOT OUTLINE
N O CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE
1 Foreign substanceManual HeadCleaning
Section 5[Manual HeadCleaning]
Fine dusts on the media will stick to the Head, Cap, HeadCarriage and Cleaning Wiper. This type of dust can not beremoved with the built-in Head Cleaning. In this case, thenozzle condition to fire the ink correctly will be damagedand results in missing and wavy dots.
2Ink Empty can not bedetected
Replace InkCartridge
Section 4[Service Mode]
When Ink Empty can not be detected even Ink Cartridge isempty, enough ink for the Head to fire correctly won't besupplied and results in missing and wavy dots.
3Cleaning Wiper iswearing out
Replace theCleaning Wiper
Section 3[CleaningWiper _Replacement]
Head Cleaning function is built inside the machine tomaintain the correct nozzle condition to fire the ink. WhenCleaning Wiper wears out, correct nozzle condition can notbe maintained because the Cleaning Wiper is used for thecleaning and results in missing and wavy dots.
4Sponge inside theCap is transformed
ReplaceCappingAssembly
Section 3[CappingAssembly _Replacement]
Ink bubbles will gather inside the Cap when the Spongeinside the Cap transforms and cause gap between the Headand the Cap. When nozzles make contact with the inkbubbles, correct nozzle condition will be damaged andresults in missing and wavy dots.
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5Connection of InkTube and InkDamper is too tight
Reconnect InkTube and InkDamper
Ink Tubes will be squeezed and enough ink for the Head tofire correctly won't be supplied when the connection of InkTube and Ink Damper is too tight and results in missing andwavy dots. Squeezed part of the Ink Tube should be fixed orcut before reconnecting it.
6 Cut in Ink TubeReplace InkTube
When there is a hole or cut in the Ink Tube, enough ink forthe Head to fire correctly won't be supplied and results inmissing and wavy dots. In most cases, ink drops on media.
7Drain Tube isclogged
Replace DrainTube
Ink Suction is done by using the pump. Drain Tubes areinside the PUMP and therefore, if the Drain Tube isclogged, enough ink for the Head to fire correctly won't besupplied and results in missing and wavy dots.
8Ink Damper isclogged or broken
Replace InkDamper
When Ink Damper is clogged, ink suction can not bemaintain. Therefore, enough ink for the Head to firecorrectly won't be supplied and results in missing and wavydots.
9Head Rank is notcorrect
Head RankSetting
Section 4[Head RankSetting]
Driving voltage for the Piezo element is controlled tocalibrate the manufacturing tolerance in each Head with theHead Rank Setting. If it is not set correctly, drivingvoltage for the Piezo element could be too low to fire theink correctly and results in missing and wavy dots.
10 Thermistor is brokenReplace theHead
Section 4[ServiceMode]
Power to fire the ink is controlled depending on thetemperature because the characteristic of the ink changeswith the temperature. Therefore, thermistor is mounted onthe Head to read the temperature. If it is broken, Piezoelement won't be controlled correctly and results in missingand wavy dots.
11Capping is out ofposition
CappingPositionAdjustment
Section 4[CappingPositionAdjustment]
Enough ink for the Head to fire correctly won't be suppliedwhen Capping Position is not correct because ink lineswon't be vacuumed if there is gap between the Head and theBed. Therefore, it results in missing and wavy dots.
12Flushing Position isnot correct
FlushingPositionAdjustment
Section 4[FlushingPositionAdjustment]
Flushing is to fire the ink inside the Cap once in a whileduring the printing or built-in Cleaning Function.Flushing Position should be adjusted so that the Head willbe on top of the Cap. If it is not adjusted, ink will be firedoutside the Cap. When the flushed ink sticks to the surfaceof the Head, nozzle condition will be damaged and results inmissing and wavy dots.
13 Life of HeadReplace theHead
Section 3[Head _Replacement]
Life time of the Head is 2 billion dots / 1 nozzles. (128billion dots in Service Report) When it is close the life,power to fire the ink becomes weak and results in missingand wavy dots.
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BANDING
Only occurs whenprinting bidirection
BidirectionAdjustment
1
Elasticity in Media
Explain to User
Flanges are not setcorrectly to the Media
2 3
Setup Media again
Brake for Media Feedinghas not been used
4
Use Brake
Within tolerance
5
Explain to User
Calibration for MediaFeeding Direction is not correct
Calibration for MediaFeeding Direction
6
Motor Balance is notcorrect
Motor BalanceAdjustment
7Head Position isout of alignment
Head Alignment
8
Head Carriage Height is not correct.
9
Head Carriage HeightAdjustment
10
Life of HeadReplace the Head
6-1-2. BANDING FLOWCHART
6-1-2. BANDING OUTLINE
N O CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE
1Only occurs whenprinting bidirection
BidirectionAdjustment
Section 4[HeadAlignment]
There will be slight difference in timing to fire inkbecause the color order will be different when printing inbidirection. (KCMLcLmY -> YLcLmMCK) Because ofthis difference, banding occurs. The BidirectionAdjustment is to correct the error in this timing. (It isalso in the User's Menu.)
2 Elasticity in Media Explain to User
Media will expand or shrink depending on thetemperature and humidity and results in banding. Byprefeeding the media for the amount used for printingcould keep the elasticity minimum.
3Flanges are not setcorrectly to theMedia
Setup Mediaagain
User's ManualFlanges should be inserted all the way inside the tubes forthe Roll Sheet. If it is loose, media becomes wavy at theBed and results in banding.
4Brake for MediaFeeding has notbeen used
Use Brake User's ManualMedia can not be fed smoothly if the Brake is not used.In some cases, media becomes wavy at the Bed and resultsin banding.
5 Within tolerance Explain to UserDue to the manufacturing tolerance in Head and also inthe machine itself, banding can not be removedcompletely.
6Calibration for MediaFeeding Direction isnot correct
Calibration forMedia FeedingDirection
Section 4[Calibration]
Media feeding amount is slightly different in each mediabecause of the difference in its thickness. When thefeeding amount changes, landing position of the dots willbe changed and results in banding.
7Motor Balance is notcorrect
Motor BalanceAdjustment
Section 4[MotorBalanceAdjustment]
Motor Balance Adjustment is to make the Servo Motorfollow the instruction of the Servo Chip correctly.Therefore, if it is not adjusted, there will be slight error inthe feeding amount and results in banding.
8Head Position is outof alignment
HeadAlignment
Section 4[HeadAlignment]
Head Alignment is to calibrate the slight difference ofnozzle positions in each Head due to the manufacturingtolerance. Therefore, if it is not adjusted, dots won't belanding at the correct positions and results in banding.
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Encoder Scale is dirty
Clean the Encoder Scale
Scratch on theEncoder Scale
Replace the EncoderScale
12
Encoder Module isdirty
Clean the EncoderModule
3
Motor Balance is notcorrect
Motor BalanceAdjustment
4
Fan is not rotating
5
Replace IC13 on theMain Board
Replace the FanPRINT IS DONE AT
INCORRECT POSITION
6-1-3. PRINT IS DONE AT INCORRECT POSITION FLOW CHART
N O CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE
9Head CarriageHeight is not correct
Head CarriageHeightAdjustment
Section 4[HeadCarriageHeightAdjustment]
When the gap between the Head and the Bed is big, inkwon't be fired straight down accurately enough and causethe dots to land in incorrect positions and results inbanding.
10 Life of HeadReplace theHead
Section 3[Head _Replacement]
Life time of the Head is 2 billion dots / 1 nozzles. (128billion dots in Service Report) When it is close the life,power to fire the ink becomes weak and results inbanding.
N O CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE
1Encoder Scale isdirty
Clean theEncoder Scale
Encoder Scale is for reading the printing positions for theCarriage Moving Direction. If the Encoder Scale is dirty,printing position can not be read correctly and cause theprinting to be done in incorrect position.Use KIMWIPE for cleaning. Never use chemicals, suchas alcohol, for cleaning.
2Scratch on theEncoder Scale
Replace theEncoder Scale
Section 3[EncoderScale _Replacement]
When there is scratch or dirt that can not be removed onthe Encoder Scale, it causes the printing to be done inincorrect position because printing position can not beread correctly.
3Encoder Module isdirty
Clean theEncoderModule
Encoder Module is sensing the Encoder Scale to read theprinting positions for Carriage Moving Direction. If theEncoder Module is dirty, printing position can not be readcorrectly and cause the printing to be done in incorrectposition.Use cotton swab and alcohol for cleaning.
4Motor Balance is notcorrect
Motor BalanceAdjustment
Section 4[MotorBalanceAdjustment]
Motor Balance Adjustment is to make the Servo Motor tofollow the instruction of the Servo Chip correctly.Therefore, it will cause the printing to be done inincorrect position if it is not adjusted. However, it willresult in Motor Error if the Motor Balance is adjusted wayout of its correct value.
5 Fan is not rotatingReplace IC13on the MainBoard or Fan
When Fan is not working, media lifts up at the Bed andcause the printing to be done in incorrect position.
6-1-3. PRINT IS DONE AT INCORRECT POSITION OUTLINE
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6-1-4. INK DROPS ON MEDIA FLOWCHART
6-1-4. INK DROPS ON MEDIA OUTLINE
INK DROPSON MEDIA
Foreign substance on followings Surface of the Head Cleaning Wiper In and around the Capping Head Carriage
Manual HeadCleaning
1
Cleaning Wiper iswearing out
Replace theCleaning Wiper
2
Sponge inside the Capis transformed
Replace CappingAssembly
3
Cut in Ink Tube Replace Ink Tube
4
Flushing Position isnot correct
Flushing PositionAdjustment
5Capping is out ofposition
Capping PositionAdjustment
Head is brokenReplace the Head
6
7
N O CHECKING POINT ACTION 1 REFERENCE OUTLINE
1 Foreign substanceManual HeadCleaning
Section 5[Manual HeadCleaning]
Fine dusts on the media will stick to the Head, Cap, HeadCarriage and Cleaning Wiper. This type of dust can notbe removed with the built-in Head Cleaning. In this case,ink sucked by the dust will drop on the media.
2Cleaning Wiper iswearing out
Replace theCleaning Wiper
Section 3[CleaningWiper _Replacement]
Head Cleaning function is built inside the machine tomaintain the correct nozzle condition to fire the ink.When Cleaning Wiper wears out, dust accumulated on thesurface of the Head and Head Carriage can not be removedand will suck the ink being fired algready and drops on themedia.
3Sponge inside theCap is transformed
ReplaceCappingAssembly
Section 3[CappingAssembly _Replacement]
Ink bubbles will gather inside the Cap when the Spongeinside the Cap transforms and cause gap between the Headand the Cap. When nozzles make contact with the inkbubbles, correct nozzle condition will be damaged andfired ink will accumulated on the surface of the Head withsurface tension and will be dropping on the media.
4 Cut in Ink TubeReplace InkTube
When there is a hole or cut in the Ink Tube, ink drops onthe media.
5Flushing Position isnot correct
FlushingPositionAdjustment
Section 4[FlushingPositionAdjustment]
Flushing is to fire the ink inside the Cap once in a whileduring the printing or built-in Cleaning Function.Flushing Position should be adjusted so that the Headwill be on top of the Cap. If it is not adjusted, ink willbe fired outside the Cap. When the flushed inkaccumulates on the Head drops on the media.
6Capping is out ofposition
CappingPositionAdjustment
Section 4[CappingPositionAdjustment]
Head won't be capped at the correct position whenCapping Position is not adjusted. Therefore, ink or dustaccumulated around the Cap sticks to the Head and dropson the media.
7 Head is brokenReplace theHead
Section 3[Head _Replacement]
When Head is structurally damaged, ink leaks from thecrack and ink drops on the media.
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6-1-5. PRINT DOESN'T MATCH WITH CUT FLOWCHART
6-1-5. PRINT DOESN'T MATCH WITH CUT OUTLINE
Print doesn’tmatch with cut
Within tolerance
1
Explain to User
Elasticity in Media
Explain to User
2
Print / Cut Offset Adjustmentis not correct
Print / Cut Offset Adjustment
3Calibration for CarriageMoving Direction is notcorrect
4
Calibration for CarriageMoving Direction
N O CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE
1 Within tolerance Explain to UserShifting of Printing and Cutting Position within 0.5mm/ within 0.3% of distance traveled is in tolerance.
2 Elasticity in MediaExplain to UserEnvironmentMatching
Media will expand or shrink depending on thetemperature and humidity. Therefore, if the elasticitydiffers when printing and when cutting, Printing andCutting Positions will be shifted. By prefeeding themedia for the amount used for printing could keep theexpansion and shinking minimum.
3Print / Cut OffsetAdjustment is notcorrect
Print / CutOffsetAdjustment
Section 4[Print / CutOffsetAdjustment]
Print / Cut Offset Adjustment is to calibrate the error inthe relative positions of Head and Tool Carriage due tothe manufacturing tolerance and correct an error inprinting and cutting positions. Therefore, if thisadjustment is not performed correctly, printing andcutting positions will be shifted.
4
Calibration forCarriage MovingDirection is notcorrect
Calibration forCarriageMovingDirection
Section 4[Calibration]
Cutting Position in Carriage Moving Direction will bedetected by the Motor Encoder while the PrintingPosition will be detected by the Encoder Scale.Therefore, if the relative positions read by the MotorEncoder and Encoder Scale don't match, the printing andcutting positions will be shifted.
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66-2-1. STITCH CUT OUTLINE
6-2 CUTTING PROBLEMS
6-2-1. STITCH CUT FLOWCHART
STITCH CUT
Blade tip is wearingout
1
Replace the Blade Blade Holder tip iscaught by the media
When blade wears out, it will be caught by the vinyl andresults in stitch cut.
2Blade Holder tip iscaught by the media
Don't useBladeExtensionFunction
Blade holder tips gets caught by the vinyl depending onthe surface condition or type of media. In this case, trycutting without using the blade extension function.
3Scratch in CutterProtection
Replace theCutterProtection
Section 3[CutterProtection _Replacement]
Cutter Protection is where the blade lands for cutting. Ifthere is scratch in the Cutter Protection, blade is caughtby the vinyl because it sticks deeper into the vinyl andresults in stitch cut.
There are bearings inside the Blade Holder. When thebearings don't rotate smoothly, direction of the bladeslightly shifts from the correct direction and therefore, itwill be caught by the vinyl which results in stitch cut.
5Tool Height is notcorrect
Tool HeightAdjustment
Section 4[Tool HeightAdjustment]
When Tool Height is not adjusted, blade hits the Bedstrongly and bounces which results in stitch cut. In mostcases, stitch cut at the beginning is caused by this reason.
6Tool Pressure is notcorrect
Tool PressureAdjustment
Section 4[ToolPressureAdjustment]
When Tool Pressure is not adjusted, blade hits the Bedstrongly and bounces which results in stitch cut.
7Tool doesn't moveup/down smoothly
Replace theTool Carriage
Section 3[Tool Carriage_Replacement]
When Tool doesn't move up and down smoothly, bladesometimes hits the Bed strongly and bounces whichresults in stitch cut. In most cases, stitch cut at thebeginning is caused by this reason.
8Holder part of ToolCarriage is loose
Replace theTool Carriage
Section 3[Tool Carriage_Replacement]
When holder part of Tool Carriage is loose, direction ofthe blade slightly shifts from the correct direction andtherefore, it will be caught by the vinyl which results institch cut.
9Solenoid Driver ICon Main Board isbroken
Replace IC64on the MainBoard
When Solenoid Driver IC breaks, sometimes highpressure will be generated. In this case, blade hits the Bedstrongly and bounces which results in stitch cut.
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66-2-2. START & END POINTS DON'T MATCH OUTLINE
6-2-2. START & END POINTS DON'T MATCH FLOWCHART
START & END POINTSDON’T MATCH
Blade Offset doesn'tmatch with offset set in SC-500
1Blade Offset doesn'tmatch with offset setin CJ-500
Match Offset User's Manual
Blade used on the SC-500 has offset and therefore, tip isshifted from its center. When the offset setting done onSC-500 doesn't match with the blade offset, offsetcorrection won't be done. Therefore, the starting andending points won't match especially when cuttingcircles.
2Middle Pinch Rollerhas not been used
Use MiddlePinch Roller
User's Manual
There are 4 Pinch Rollers, left, right and 2 middle. Whenusing only left and right pinch rollers, middle part of themedia won't follow both edges when the media is fed.Therefore, the starting and ending points won't match. Itis recommended to use the middle pinch rollers especiallywhen using wide media.
3Scratch in CutterProtection
Replace theCutterProtection
Section 3[CutterProtection _Replacement]
Cutter Protection is where the blade lands for cutting. Ifthere is scratch on the Cutter Protection, blade doesn'trotate smoothly and therefore, starting and ending pointwon't match.
4Blade tip is wearingout
Replace theBlade
When blade tip wears out, offset will be changed.Therefore, as same as 1, the starting and ending pointwon't match especially when cutting circles.
There are bearings inside the Blade Holder. When thebearings don't rotate smoothly, direction of the bladeslightly shifts from the correct direction and therefore,starting and ending points doesn't match.
6Motor Balance is notcorrect
Motor BalanceAdjustment
Section 4 [Motor BalanceAdjustment]
Motor Balance Adjustment is to make the Servo Motorfollow the instruction of the Servo Chip correctly.Therefore, if it is not adjusted, cutting position shifts andcause starting and ending points to shift.
7Tool Carriage isloose
Replace theTool Carriage
Section 3[Tool Carriage_Replacement]
When the Tool Carriage is loose, the blade tip becomesshaky and therefore, the starting and ending points won'tmatch.
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N O CHECKING POINT ACTION 1 REFERENCE OUTLINE
8Tool Height is notcorrect
Tool HeightAdjustment
Section 4[Tool HeightAdjustment]
When Tool Height is not adjusted, blade hits the Bedstrongly and bounces. Therefore, the cutting at the verybeginning won't be done and cause the starting and endingpoints to be shifted.
9Tool Pressure is notcorrect
Tool PressureAdjustment
Section 4 [Tool PressureAdjustment]
When Tool Pressure is not adjusted, blade hits the Bedstrongly and bounces. Therefore, the cutting at the verybeginning won't be done and cause the starting and endingpoints to be shifted. And also, when the Tool Pressure isset too high by the user, the blade offset changes becausethe blade tip goes deep into the vinyl. Therefore, thestarting and ending points will be shifted.
10Motor Gear ismeshed too tight ortoo loose
AdjustBacklash
When Motor Gear is meshed too tight or too loose, ToolCarriage and Grit Roller will be driven unstable andresults in starting and ending points to shift.
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66-2-3. DISTORTED FIGURE OUTLINE
6-2-3. DISTORTED FIGURE FLOWCHART
Blade Holder is setloose on Tool Carriage
1
Secure the BladeHolder
Blade Offset doesn'tmatch with offset set in SC-500
User's ManualWhen Blade Holder is set loose on Tool Carriage, theblade tip becomes very shaky when cutting and results indistorted figure.
2Blade Offset doesn'tmatch with offset setin SC-500
Match Offset User's Manual
Blade used on the SC-500 has offset and therefore, tip isshifted from its center. When the offset setting done onSC-500 doesn't match with the blade offset, offsetcorrection won't be done and results in distorted figure.
3Middle Pinch Rollerhas not been used
Use MiddlePinch Roller
User's Manual
There are 4 Pinch Rollers, left, right and 2 middle. Whenmedia is pinched with only 2 Pinch Rollers at both sides,middle part of the media doesn't follow the both edges andresults in distorted figure. Make sure to set the MiddlePinch Roller especially using wider media.
4Blade tip is wearingout
Replace theBlade
When blade tip wears out, offset will be changed.Therefore, as same as 2, it results in distorted figure.
There are bearings inside the Blade Holder. When thebearings don't rotate smoothly, direction of the bladeslightly shifts from the correct direction and results indistorted figure.
6Holder part of ToolCarriage is loose
Replace theTool Carriage
Section 3[Tool Carriage_Replacement]
When holder part of Tool Carriage is loose, direction ofthe blade slightly shifts from the correct direction andresults in distorted figure.
7Tool Carriage isloose
Replace theTool Carriage
Section 3[Tool Carriage_Replacement]
When the Tool Carriage is loose, the blade tip becomesshaky and results in distorted figure.
8Motor Balance is notcorrect
Motor BalanceAdjustment
Section 4[MotorBalanceAdjustment]
Motor Balance Adjustment is to make the Servo Motorfollow the instruction of the Servo Chip correctly.Therefore, if it is not adjusted, it could results in distortedfigure.
9Motor Gear ismeshed too tight ortoo loose
AdjustBacklash
When Motor Gear is meshed too tight or too loose, ToolCarriage and Grit Roller will be driven unstable andresults in distorted figure.
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66-3-1. MOTOR ERROR OUTLINE
6-3 ERROR MESSAGE
6-3-1. MOTOR ERROR FLOWCHART
MOTOR ERROR
Media Jam
Explain to User
1
Motor Balance is notcorrect
Motor BalanceAdjustment
2
Motor Driver IC onMain Board is broken
Replace IC37, IC38on Main Board
Motor Controller ICon Main Board is broken
3
Replace IC39, IC40on Main Board
4Power Supply Voltagefor the Motor is not supplied
5
Replace the SwitchingPower Supply
Life of MotorReplace the Motor
6
N O CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE
1 Media Jam Explain to User User's Manual
Motor Error occurs when the media is jammed by theHead or Tool Carriage. In most cases, SC-500 willrecover from the error by turning it off and on again.However, in the worst case, it could result in HeadDamage or broken circuit board. Therefore, it isimportant to explain the user how to set the mediacorrectly.
2Motor Balance is notcorrect
Motor BalanceAdjustment
Section 4 [Motor BalanceAdjustment]
Motor Error occurs when Motor Balance is not adjusted.It is for setting up the Gain to be in the correct range forthe motor.
3Motor Driver IC onMain Board is broken
Replace IC37,IC38 on MainBoard
Motor Driver IC is a chip to supply the current to drivethe motor. When it is broken, motor doesn't rotate asinstructed by the servo chip and results in Motor Errorbecause the IC can not supply the correct current.
4Motor Controller ICon Main Board isbroken
Replace IC39,IC40 on MainBoard
Motor Controller IC is a chip to control the current thatis supplied to the motor. When it is broken, motordoesn't rotate as instructed by the servo chip and results inMotor Error because the current won't be supplied to themotor correctly.
5Power SupplyVoltage for theMotor is not supplied
Replace theSwitchingPower Supply
Check points of the Power Supply Voltage for the Motorare as follows.MAIN BOARD IC18 1pin -> +5V 2pin -> -5V 6pin -> 41V 3-5pin -> GND
MAIN BOARD Q16 2pin (when active) -> 40V
6 Life of MotorReplace theMotor
Section 3[CarriageMotor _Replacement]
Servo Motor has a brush to supply the current to theMotor. Brush wears out due to the rotation of the motorand therefore, when it reaches life, correct current won't besupplied to the motor and cause motor error.Life time of the motor used on SC-500 is 1,500 hours.
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6 6-3-2. PRINT ERROR OUTLINE
6-3-2. PRINT ERROR FLOWCHART
Tool and Head Carriages are separated during the printing
1
Turn on the sub power again
PRINT ERROR
Encoder Scale is dirty
Clean the Encoder Scale
2
Scratch on theEncoder Scale
Replace the EncoderScale
Encoder Scale is loose
Fix the Encoder Scale
3
4Encoder Module isdirty
5
Clean the EncoderModule
Encoder Module isbroken
6Replace theEncoder Module
N O CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE
1
Tool and HeadCarriages areseparated during theprinting
Turn on thesub poweragain
When Tool and Head Carriages are separated during theprinting, Encoder Madule won't be able to read the Scalecorrectly and results in print error. SC-500 can berecovered by turning on and off the power again. Whenthe error happens because of this reason, check theconnection of Tool and Head Carriages.
2Encoder Scale isdirty
Clean theEncoder Scale
Encoder Scale is for reading the printing positions for theCarriage Moving Direction. If the Encoder Scale is dirty,Encoder Module won't be able to read the Scale correctlyand results in print error.Use KIMWIPE for cleaning. Never use chemicals, suchas alcohol, for cleaning.
3Scratch on theEncoder Scale
Replace theEncoder Scale
Section 3[EncoderScale _replacement]
When there is scratch or dirt that can not be removed onthe Encoder Scale, it causes print error because theEncoder Module won't be able to read the Scale correctly.
4Encoder Scale isloose
Fix theEncoder Scale
Encoder Scale is in between the Enocder Module. If theScale is not placed correctly in its position, EncoderModule won't be able to read it correctly and cause printerror.
5Encoder Module isdirty
Clean theEncoderModule
Encoder Module is sensing the Encoder Scale to read theprinting positions for Carriage Moving Direction. If theEncoder Module is dirty, Scale can not be read correctlyand results in print error.Use cotton swab and alcohol for cleaning.
6Encoder Module isbroken
Replace theEncoderModule
When Encoder Module is broken, it won't be able to readthe Scale correctly and cause print error.
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66-3-3. CAPPING ERROR OUTLINE
6-3-3. CAPPING ERROR FLOWCHART
CAPPING ERROR
Limit Position is notcorrect
Limit Position Initialize
1
Limit Sensor is broken
Replace the Limit Sensor
2
Locking Mechanism forHead Carriage is broken
3
Fix or Replace theLocking Mechanism
Locking Assembly isout of position
4Capping PositionAdjustment
N O CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE
1Limit Position is notcorrect
Limit PositionInitialize
Section 4[ServiceMode]
Capping Error occurs when the Head Carriage is out ofthe correct locking position. Therefore, SC-500 can berecovered by initialising the locking position to save thecorrect locking position.
2Limit Sensor isbroken
Replace theLimit Switch
When limit sensor is broken, limit position can not bedetected and results in capping error.
3Locking Mechanismfor Head Carriage isbroken
Fix or Replacethe LockingMechanism
When the locking mechanism is loose, Head Carriagewill be out of the correct locking position and results incapping error.
4Locking Assembly isout of position
CappingPositionAdjustment
Section 4[CappingPositionAdjustment]
When locking mechanism for the Head Carriage isbroken, Head Carriage will be out of the correct lockingposition and results in capping error.
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6-4-1. FILL INK PROBLEM OUTLINE
4 OTHERS
6-4-1. FILL INK PROBLEM FLOWCHART
Foreign substance on followings Surface of the Head Cleaning Wiper In and around the Capping Head Carriage
Manual HeadCleaning
1
FILL INKPROBLEM
Sponge inside the Capis transformed
Replace CappingAssembly
2 Capping is out ofposition
3
Capping PositionAdjustment
Connection of Ink Tubeand Ink Damper is tootight
Reconnect Ink Tubeand Ink Damper
4
Cut in Ink Tube
Replace Ink Tube
5Drain Tube is clogged
6
Replace Drain Tube
Ink Damper is cloggedor broken
7
Replace Ink Damper
Head is brokenReplace the Head
8
N O CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE
1 Foreign substanceManual HeadCleaning
Section 5[Manual HeadCleaning]
Fine dusts on the media will stick to the Head, Cap, HeadCarriage and Cleaning Wiper. This type of dust can notbe removed with the built-in Head Cleaning. When thedust accumulates around the Cap and Head, there will be agap between the Head and Capping to result in Fill InkProblem because the ink line won't be vacuumed.
2Sponge inside thecap is transformed
ReplaceCappingAssembly
Section 3[CappingAssembly _Replacement]
When the Sponge inside the Cap transforms and causegap between the Head and the Cap, ink line won't bevacuumed and results in Fill Ink Problem.
3Capping is out ofposition
CappingPositionAdjustment
Section 4[CappingPositionAdjustment]
When Capping is out of position, it causes gap betweenthe Head and the Capping and results in Fill Ink Problem.
4Connection of InkTube and InkDamper is too tight
Reconnect InkTube and InkDamper
Ink Tubes will be squeezed and ink won't flow correctlyin the ink line when the connection of Ink Tube and InkDamper is too tight. Squeezed part of the Ink Tubeshould be fixed or cut before reconnecting it.
5 Cut in Ink TubeReplace InkTube
When there is a hole or cut in the Ink Tube, ink won'tflow correctly in the ink line and results in Fill InkProblem. In most cases, ink drops on media.
6Drain Tube isclogged
Replace DrainTube
Ink Suction is done by using the pump. Drain Tubes areinside the PUMP and therefore, if the Drain Tube isclogged, ink won't flow correct in the ink line and resultsin Fill Ink Problem.
7Ink Damper isclogged or broken
Replace InkDamper
When Ink Damper is clogged, ink suction can not bemaintain. Therefore, ink won't flow correctly in the inkline and results in Fill Ink Problem.
8 Head is brokenReplace theHead
Section 3[Head _Replacement]
When Head is structually damaged, ink line won't bevacuumed and results in Fill Ink Problem.
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66-4-2. MEDIA SHIFTING OUTLINE
6-4-2. MEDIA SHIFTING FLOWCHART
Flanges for the Media is loose
1
Fix the Flanges with Stopper
Flanges are not setcorrectly to the Media
Setup Media again
Media is not setstraight to the machine Setup Media again
Grit Roller is dirty
Clean the Grit Roller
Pinch Roller iswearing out
Replace the Pinch Roller
Grit Roller is looseFix the Grit Roller
2
3
45
6
MEDIA SHIFTING
N O CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE
1Flanges for theMedia is loose
Fix the Flangeswith Stopper
User's ManualMedia Flanges are fixed by the stoppers. If the stoppersare not fixed, roll shifts to left and right during mediafeeding and results in media shifting.
2Flanges are not setcorrectly to theMedia
Setup Mediaagain
User's ManualWhen the flanges are not fully inserted to the media tube,media will be fed eccentric and results in media shifting.
3Media is not setstraight to themachine
Setup Mediaagain
User's Manual
The most effective measure against media shifting is toset the media straight to the machine. Small tilting ofthe media when setting it up could result in big shiftingespecially doing long print. It is recommended to setupthe media by adding tension towards front and check theshifting by prefeed function before actually start printing.
4 Grit Roller is dirtyClean the GritRoller
When dust such as pieces of vinyl is stick to the gritroller, power to hold the media will be weakened andresults in media shifting. Use brush to clean the GritRoller.
5Pinch Roller iswearing out
Replace thePinch Roller
When pinch rollers wear out, power to hold the mediawill be weakened and results in media shifting.Referential time for replacement of pinch roller is 24months.
6 Grit Roller is looseFix the GritRoller
When Grit Roller becomes loose, feeding amountbetween left and right edges will be different and results inmedia shifting.
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7-1 INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
7 Service Activities
SC-500 Installation Check ListData : . . .
Serial Number User Date Minimum Space Required
Classification
Purchase Loan Unit Demo Unit Replacement
Accessories
PNS-501
Pipe x1
Hexagonal wrench (M6) x1
Stoppers x2
Washer x4
Bolts (M6) x6
• Check inside Vinyl Bag
Stand leg x1
Arms L&R x1each
Caster flats x2
Media flanges x2
Shaft x2
Assembly
PNS-501 Invert the stand legs and attach the left and right hand caster flats.
• Use 4 bolts on each left and right sides.
• Use Hexagonal wrench together with pipe to secure the bolts.
Set the stand upright with the caster flats downward.
2.7m (W) x 0.9m (L) x 1.5 m (H)
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• Check inside vinyl bag
• Check inside Accessory Box
User's Manual x1
Roland COLORCHOICE installation guide x1
Roland COLORCHOICE CD-ROM x1
Cleaning kit x1
Power cord x1
Drain bottle x2
Drain-bottle cap x1
Blade x1
XD-CH3 x1
Screws x2
Replacement blade forseparating knife x1
AccessoriesSC-500
Revised 1
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Assembly
SC-500
Remove 3pcs. of Paper Tape, 1pce. of TP Band and Card Board (for Front Apron).
• Do not throw the Card Board away.
Place the main unit on the stand.
• Use 2pcs. of bolts and washers for both left and right sides. (PNS-501)
• Use Hexagonal wrench together with pipe to secure the bolts.
Open the Front Cover and remove the 5 pads.
• 5 pads do not come loose even when the thread is pulled. This may lead to
breakdown of the machine.
• Encoder Scale could break when pads are pulled.
• Do not throw the pads away. They will be needed when repackaging the
machine.
Remove the clasp and screw for securing the Tool Carriage.
• Clasp should be fixed to the right bottom of the machine.
Loosen the nut to remove the card board on the Tool Carriage.
Move the Tool Carriage by hand and remove the clasp and screw for securing the
Head Carriage.
• Clasp should be fixed to the right bottom of the machine.
Remove the tap for securing the pinch rollers.
Remove the tap for securing the drain tube.
Detach the tube plug from the drain tube.
• Do not throw the tube plug away.
Install the arms on the back of the unit.
• Use 3pcs. of bolts each on left and right sides. (PNS-501)
• Use Hexagonal Wrench to secure the botls.
Attach the drain bottle to the machine.
1. Pass the tube through the hole in the drain bottle mounting cap and tighten the
2 screws.
2. Screw on the bottle to the dain bottle mounting cap.
Remove the blue sheet covering the Rear Apron.
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Connect either parallel or USB cable to the main unit.
• Use PSI Card or USB adapter when using Macintosh.
Connection
Insert cleaning cartridges for SOL INK into the ink-cartridge ports.
• It is necessary to clean the ink-line of the machine prior to fill ink.
Loading the media (Roll Sheets)
1. Pass the stoppers onto both ends of the shaft that is set on the very rear side.
2. Set the 2 shafts in place and apply the brake.
3. Insert media flanges to the paper tube of media.
Explain to the customer that media flange can be used on 2 different paper
tubes, 2in. and 3in.
4. Place the media on the shaft.
5. Pass the media between end of pinch rollers and girt rollers.
6. Lower the pinch rollers on the correct grit roller positions.
7. Tighten the screw for the stopper.
8. Without letting any part of the entire piece of material pulled out to become
slack, move the sheet loading lever all the way to "LOAD".
Turn on the power.• Explain to the customer that daily power-on/off should be done with the sub
power switch.
Ink fill
• Explain to the customer to remove the slack in the media.
Test PrintPerform [TEST PRINT] by pressing [TEST PRINT] key.
• If there are any missing dots or other evidence of a drop in printing qulaity,
clean the head by pressing [CLEANING] key.
Connect SC-500 to PC.
Preparation
for Printing
Connect power cord to power connector on back side of unit.
Insert ink cartridges into the ink-cartridge ports.
• Explain to the customer not to remove the ink cartridges if it is once inserted
so oftenly. It may result in missing dot.
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SettingInstallation of Roland COLORCHOICE
• Explain to the customer to read the README file.
Demo PrintPrint Demo Print from Roland COLORCHOICE.
Operation
SC-500 Description of Menu Items
• User's Manual P.77 ~ P.86
Loading Media
• User's Manual P.25 ~ P.28
Setting the Printing Mode and Printing Direction
• User's Manual P.30
Test Printing
• User's Manual P.29
Test Cutting
• User's Manual P.36
• It is necessary to take care about the following three points when the print
and cut is done on the SPVC-G.
1. Raise the center pinch rollers.
2. Do not use the nose guard function of the blade holder.
3. Set the drying time more than ten minutes after printing.
Installing a Blade
• User's Manual P.35
• Explain to the customer that by stopping the Sheet Loading Lever halfway,
only the right pinch roller will be down to align the media to be straight to the
machine.• Explain to the customer to setup [EDGE SENSE] to [DISABLE] when using
media with width of 131mm ~ 430mm or transparent.
Print Service Report from the Service Mode.
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OperationSC-500
Remove the Material• User's Manual P.341
When Operations are Finished• User's Manual P.43
Replacing the Ink Cartridges• User's Manual P.44 ~ P.45
Check how much ink remains• User's Manual P.46
Head Cleaning• User's Manual P.46 ~ P.47
Head Cleaning selected by pressing [CLEANING] key
Head Cleaning selected from the menu.
Replacing the Cutter Blade• User's Manual P.48
How to Replace the Separating Knife• User's Manual P.49
When Not in use for a Prolonged Period• User's Manual P.51
Performing Cutting or Printing at the Desired Loca-tion• User's Manual P.56
Replacement blade for separating knife: 1, Cleaning kit: 1, Roland COLORCHOICE¨: 1, UserÕs manual: 1
(*) The following conditions must be satisfied:
• Material type: 3M Scotchcal Mastercut Film, ARLON Series 2100• Special stand (Roll material must be loaded on the shaft)• Side margins: 25 mm (1 in.) or more for both the left and right margins• Front margin: 35 mm (1-1/8 in.) or more (After loading the material, when the material type to [EDGE] with the display menu, the front margin is automaticallyset to 35 mm (1-1/8 in.))
• The [PREFEED] function on the display menu must be set to [ENABLE]• Cutting of the following data one time
Main unit
With stand
Main unit
Stand
Main unit
With stand
Main unit
Stand
Power on
Power off
Origin
(1) The letters are cut in order starting with "R"(2) After the last letter ("P") has been cut, the machine returns to the origin point and the outer border is cut
Feed lengthSheets with a width exceeding 610 mm (24 in.): 4,000 mm (157-7/16 in.)Sheets with a width of 610 mm (24 in.) or less : 8,000 mm (315-15/16 in.)