Page 3 - Contents
1 Contents Features of the SJ-745EX/645EX ................................................................ 4 To Ensure Safe Use ...................................................................................... 5 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ......................................................
Page 7 - To Ensure Safe Use; About the Symbols
5 To Ensure Safe Use Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severeinjury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or mediadamage should the unit be used improperly. * Media damage refers to damage or ...
Page 10 - About the Labels Affixed to the Unit
8 To Ensure Safe Use About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product.The following figure describes the location and content of these messages. In addition to the and symbols, the symbols shown below are also used : Indicates information to prevent machine b...
Page 11 - Pour utiliser en toute sécurité; À propos des symboles
9 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave encas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil. Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de blessure ou de dommagematériel en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil. * Par dommage mat...
Page 15 - À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil
13 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil Ces étiquettes sont collées à l'extérieur de l'appareil.Les dessins suivants indiquent l'endroit et le contenu des messages. Ne pas mettre les mains dansl'espace devant l'élément quandcelui-ci est en marche. La cartouc...
Page 18 - -1 Checking Accessories
16 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-1 Checking Accessories The following items are packed together with the unit. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. Power cord : 1 Stay (Right) : 1 Stay (Left) : 1 Bolts (Large) : 16 Bolts (Small) : 14 Washers : 6 Hexagonal wrench : 1 Pipe : 1 Media flange...
Page 19 - Front View
17 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-2 Part Names POWER Front View Front cover Loading lever Cover Operation panel Cover Ink cartridge ports Drain bottle RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector Main power switch Rear View Power connector
Page 20 - Inside the Front Cover
18 Chapter 1: Getting Started Print-head carriage Grit roller Pinch roller Reflective tape Knife guide Guide line Inside the Front Cover Media clamp Display [TEST PRINT] key [SETUP] key [CLEANING] key [SHEET CUT] key [MENU] key [ENTER] key [PAUSE] key PAUSE LED [BASE POINT] key BASE POINT LED [POWER...
Page 22 - -3 Assembling and Installing; Installation Environment
20 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-3 Assembling and Installing Installation Environment The required installation spaces for this model is below. SJ-745EX : 4200 (W) x 2000 (D) x 1800 (H) mm (165-3/8 (W) x 78-3/4 (D) x 70-7/8 (H) in.)SJ-645EX : 4000 (W) x 2000 (D) x 1800 (H) mm (157-1/2 (W) x 78-3/4 (D...
Page 23 - Step 1: Assemble the Stand
21 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 1: Assemble the Stand First assemble the stand, then mount the machine on top of the stand. 1 Invert the stand legs as shown in the figure. While supporting the stand legs with your hand, attach theleft- and right-hand casters. 2 Set t...
Page 25 - Step 2: Install the Included Items
23 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 2: Install the Included Items 1 Attach the stays onto the back of the machine at the locations shown in the figure. 2 Place the media guide on the stays and secure it in place using the included small bolts. 3 Pass the media flanges on...
Page 26 - Step 3: Install the Drain Bottle
24 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 3: Install the Drain Bottle 1 Use the included large bolts to secure the bottle stand in place. 2 Remove the stopper from the drain tube. 3 Insert the drain tube securely into the bottle stand. Leave the drain bottle attached at all ti...
Page 28 - Step 4: Remove the Protective Media; Front
26 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 4: Remove the Protective Media The protective media shown below is attached to this machine when it is shipped from the factory. When you havefinished installing the machine, remove all protective media. Front 2) Peel off the tape. 7) ...
Page 29 - -4 Connecting the Cables; Connecting the Power Cord; Rear
27 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-4 Connecting the Cables Connecting the Power Cord Use only with a power supply of the same rating as indicated on the unit.Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Ground the unit with the ground wire.Failure to do so may result in risk of el...
Page 30 - Connecting to the Computer
28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-4 Connecting the Cables Connecting to the Computer Various settings are required when using this machine in a network environment. For more information, see the "Roland-PrintServer Network Settings Guide". * Cables are available separately. One which you are s...
Page 31 - Securing the Cable
29 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-4 Connecting the Cables Securing the Cable Pass the cable through the established location, making sure that it does not touch the loaded media.If the cable touches the media during printing, media feed may be obstructed, resulting in poor printing accuracy. Rear Pass...
Page 32 - -5 Switching On the Power for the First Time; Install Ink Cartridges; Confirming the Ink-insertion Sites; BK
30 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time Install Ink Cartridges Confirming the Ink-insertion Sites 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 BK BK CY MG LC CY MG LM YE CY MG LC CY MG LM YE If an ink cartridge is dropped, the shock due to the fall may damage the ink cartridge and ...
Page 33 - Filling Ink
31 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time Filling Ink Make the setting for the ink type to install. You can make the setting for the ink type when you switch on the power forthe first time, or when you switch on the power after removing ink.Installing ink cartridges...
Page 36 - -1 Switching the Power On and Off; Switching On the Power
34 Chapter 2: Basic Operation Points to Keep in Mind When Switching the Power On and Off Do not switch off the main power while the sub power is switched on. The print heads may be left uncapped (that is, the print-head carriage may remain over the platen). If the machine is allow to stand to with t...
Page 37 - Switching Off the Power at the End of the Day
35 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-1 Switching the Power On and Off Switching Off the Power at the End of the Day Press and hold down the [POWER] key for one second orlonger to switch off the sub power. The POWER LED goes out Leave the pinch rollers raised when not in use.Deformation may occur if left ...
Page 38 - Loading Roll Media
36 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-2 Loading Media Loading Roll Media 1 Open the front cover. 2 Line up with the core diameter of the loaded roll media and refit the left- and right-hand media flanges. 3 Fit the hole on the left side of the roll media all the way onto the left-hand media flange. Be sur...
Page 42 - Loading Sheet Media
40 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-2 Loading Media Loading Sheet Media Before attempting to load sheet media, check the following points. Front View Line up the right edge of the media with the guide line, and align the front edge with the location shown in the figure.If the front edge of the media is ...
Page 43 - When Loading Thick Media; Adjusting the Head Height
41 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-2 Loading Media When Loading Thick Media Media that is thick or that warps easily may lead to problems with media feed or jamming. When you are using suchmedia, adjust the height of the print heads. Adjusting the Head Height The head height is setting at position 2 (m...
Page 44 - When Loading Media That Warps Easily; Securing in Place Using the Media Clamps
42 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-2 Loading Media When Loading Media That Warps Easily When you are loading media whose left and right edges are prone to warping, use the media clamps. The media clampscan be used to secure media that is up to 0.7 mm (0.027 in.) or so in thickness. Securing in Place Us...
Page 45 - Separating the Media
43 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-2 Loading Media Separating the Media Make sure the [SETUP] LED lights up.To cut off a printed portion from the roll, hold down the [SHEET CUT] key for at least one second.The piece is cut off at the present location of the printing-start line. This step is not necessa...
Page 46 - To Perform Printing
44 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2-3 Printing To Perform Printing Before performing a printing test or starting printing, make sure the following two points have been carried out. • Media is loaded and the front cover is closed.• The SETUP LED is illuminated. Pressing the [SETUP] key detects the width ...
Page 47 - Performing a Printing Test; Downloading Printing Data
45 Chapter 2: Basic Operation Conditions for starting printing • The media must be already set up (with the SETUP LED lighted). • The display must show the top menu. 2-3 Printing Performing a Printing Test Before starting to print, carry out a printing test to check the state of the head.Problems su...
Page 50 - Switching On the Print Heater; Switching Off the Print Heater; -1 Switching the Print Heater On and Off
48 Chapter 3: Using the Print Heater Switching On the Print Heater 1 Switch on the power switch for the print heater. After the temperature display panel flashes for a shortinterval, both [SV] and [PV] light up and indicate theirvalues. 2 The [C1] indicator lights up. The print heater starts operati...
Page 51 - About the Ambient Temperature During Print Heater Use; When Printing, Use the Media Clamps
49 Chapter 3: Using the Print Heater 3-2 Loading Media About the Ambient Temperature During Print Heater Use To ensure stable printing quality, we recommend use in an environment where the ambient temperature is 20˚C (68˚F)or higher.At low temperatures, warm-up may take a long time, or the temperatu...
Page 52 - Printing
50 Chapter 3: Using the Print Heater 3-3 Printing Printing Before performing printing, set the preset temperature to 40˚C (104˚F) and wait until media becomes sufficiently warm. 1 After loading media, set [SV] to 40˚C. It may take from few minutes to approximately 30 minutes to reach thepreset tempe...
Page 54 - -1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges; Care and Handling of Ink Cartridges
52 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges Care and Handling of Ink Cartridges • Do not use anything other ECO-SOL INK cartridge. Do not attempt to refill and reuse an empty ink cartridge. • Do not attempt to disassemble an ink cartridge. • If an ink cartridge is dro...
Page 55 - Replacing with New Ink Cartridges; Replacing an Ink Cartridge
53 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges Replacing with New Ink Cartridges Replacing an Ink Cartridge Before you attempt to replace an ink cartridge, check the following two points. • The machine is switched on. • Operation is stopped or paused. 1 Remove the ink ca...
Page 56 - If Ink Runs Out During Printing
54 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges If Ink Runs Out During Printing If ink runs out during printing, a warning beep sounds and the screen shown in the figure appears.Replace the ink cartridge. Ignoring the message and continuing printing without replacing the ...
Page 57 - -2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level; Much
55 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 1 ■■ 2 ■■ 3 4 ■ 5 ■■ 6■■ 7 ■■ 8■ 9 ■■ 10 ■■ 11 12 ■ 4-2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level You can use [INK REMAINING] on the menu to check how much ink is left after the ink cartridges have been installed.Use this information as a...
Page 58 - -3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts; Setting the Start Location
56 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts Setting the Start Location Set the location where printing starts at the desired place. [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] keys and the [BASE POINT] key to set the start points (origin points) for the feed direction (the d...
Page 59 - Specifying a Location in the Feed Direction
57 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts Specifying a Location in the Feed Direction Use the [ ] [ ] keys to move the media to the location where you want to start printing.In the figure, the next printing operation starts from the location shown. Kni...
Page 60 - Specifying a Location in the Scan Direction
58 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts Specifying a Location in the Scan Direction 1 Press the [ ] key to move the print-head car- riage to the present starting location for print-ing in the scan direction. 2 Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the mar...
Page 61 - -4 Setting the Margins; Setting the Margins in the Feed Direction
59 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-4 Setting the Margins Setting the Margins in the Feed Direction You can set the margins in the feed direction using the software RIP (raster image processor). For information about howto make the settings for the margins, refer to the documentation for th...
Page 62 - Setting the Margins in the Scan Direction
60 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-4 Setting the Margins Setting the Margins in the Scan Direction Set the left and right margins for the printing area.You can set the scan-direction (left and right) margins onlyat the time of media setup. After setting the printing area, pressing the [SET...
Page 64 - -5 Using Transparent Media
62 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-5 Using Transparent Media If the media loaded on the unit is transparent, then at the [SHEET TYPE] menu, select [CLEAR]. [SHEET TYPE] Selection Procedure 1 Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] keyto make the following screen appear on the dis-play. 2 P...
Page 65 - -6 Making Corrections for Printing; Feed Correction
63 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-6 Making Corrections for Printing Feed Correction This corrects for errors in the amount of feed of the grit rollers due the type of media. Be sure to make this setting whenyou have replaced the media with a different type. Correcting the amount of feed i...
Page 66 - Bidirectional Correction; Setting Adjustment Value
64 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations +10 +9 +8 +7 +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 0 -1 -2 -3 -29 -30 H1 H2 H3 H6 H5 H4 NO.2 +10 +9 +8 +7 +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 0 -1 -2 -3 -29 -30 H1 H2 H3 H6 H5 H4 NO.1 NO.3 NO.4 +10 +9 +8 +7 +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 0 -1 -2 -3 -29 -30 H1 H2 H3 H6 H5 H4 +10 +9 +8 +7 +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 0 ...
Page 67 - Saving and Loading a Bidirectional-correction Value
65 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations H1 H2 H3 0 0 0 ADJUST BI-DIRSETTING NO.2 ADJUST BI-DIRSETTING NO.1 H1 H2 H3 71/2 8 7 H4 H5 H6 8 6 7 -30 to +10 (In steps of 1/2) ADJUST BI-DIRSAVE PRESETTING SAVE PRESETTING 1 4-6 Making Correc...
Page 68 - Loading an Adjustment Value
66 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations MENUADJUST BI-DIR ADJUST BI-DIRTEST PRINT ADJUST BI-DIRLOAD PRESETTING LOAD PRESETTING 1 Loading an Adjustment Value 1 Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the dis-play. 2 Press the [ ] key to make the following...
Page 69 - -7 Stopping Printing Operations; Stopping Printing Operations; Stopping Printing; Pausing Printing Operations; To resume printing
67 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-7 Stopping Printing Operations Stopping Printing Operations Stopping Printing 1 Press the [PAUSE] key. 2 Halt transmission of printing instructions fromthe computer. 3 Hold down the [SETUP] key for one second orlonger. Any remaining data is cleared. Pausi...
Page 70 - -8 Recording the Amount of Remaining Media; Displaying the Amount of Remaining Media on the Screen
68 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-8 Recording the Amount of Remaining Media Displaying the Amount of Remaining Media on the Screen You can display how much of the media in use is left.Once you set the amount of media remaining, the amount remaining is displayed at the top menu until it re...
Page 71 - -9 Changing the Type of Ink
69 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-9 Changing the Type of Ink When changing the type of ink in use, follow the steps below to replace the ink.Ink replacement requires four SOL INK cleaning cartridges. You can change the type of ink three times per four cleaningcartridges. 1 Press the [MENU...
Page 73 - -10 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period
71 Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations 4-10 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period When the machine is out of use for an extended period, then once a month, switch on the power and perform cleaning.When the machine's main power switch is left on, a warning beep sounds about once a month to remin...
Page 76 - -1 Cleaning the Print heads; Cleaning the Print heads
74 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-1 Cleaning the Print heads Switching on the sub power automatically performs maintenance operations, including cleaning of the print head. Thismeans that there is normally no need to perform cleaning otherwise. If drop-out occurs with printed images, clean theprint head. ...
Page 78 - -2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit; Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit
76 Chapter 5: Maintenance MAINTENANCE CLEANING NOW PROCESSING. . FINISHED CLEANING? 5-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit Cleaning using the cleaning kit should be carried out when automatic cleaning and forced cleaning from the [HEADCLEANING] menu fail to correct image drop-out. Remove any ink buildu...
Page 81 - -3 Replacing the Wiper
79 Chapter 5: Maintenance MAINTENANCE WIPER REPLACE TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE 5-3 Replacing the Wiper If the message shown in the figure appears, replace the wiperwith a new part. 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 in "5-2 Cleaning Us-ing the Cleaning Kit" to display the screenshown in the figure...
Page 82 - -4 Other Cleaning Tasks
80 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-4 Other Cleaning Tasks The machine and the inside of the front cover may become soiled with ink during printing. The cleaning methods de-scribed below let you continue printing without affecting the printed media or the machine. Cleaning the Body Use a cloth moistened wit...
Page 83 - -5 Disposing of Discharged Ink; Procedure for Disposing of Discharged Ink
81 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink The bottle stand for the drain bottle is provided with a window to help determine when discharged ink needs to bedisposed. Dispose of ink in the drain bottle as described below. Procedure for Disposing of Discharged Ink 1 Press the [POWER] ke...
Page 84 - -6 How to Replace the Separating Knife
82 Chapter 5: Maintenance MENUREPLACE KNIFE FINISHED ? 5-6 How to Replace the Separating Knife If the separating knife becomes dull, replace with the included replacement blade. 1 Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] keyto make the following screen appear on the dis-play. 2 Press the [ENTER] key ...
Page 85 - -7 When Moving the Unit; Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling
83 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-7 When Moving the Unit Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling To move the machine, you must completely drain all ink inside the machine and secure the print heads in place withretainers to protect them. Attempting to move the machine without first doing th...
Page 86 - Immediately move the machine and fill it with ink.
84 Chapter 5: Maintenance 2. Secure the print heads in place. 1 Remove the drain bottle and discard the dis-charged ink. (Refer to "5-5 Disposing of Dis-charged Ink.") Pull out the drain tube from the bottle stand andattach the stopper. 2 Flip the loading lever to the rear. 3 Secure the prin...
Page 93 - -2 Description of Menus
91 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys Setting range OPAQUE/CLEAR — H I G H /M I D D L E /LOW — [EMPTY MODE]C O N T . /STOP [CHANGEINK SET]E C O - S O LLcLm/E C O - S O LCMYKMC Default value OPAQUE — MIDDLE — [EMPTYMODE]STOP Function This is used to select either transparent or opaque media.Select [OPAQUE] wh...
Page 96 - -3 Description of Keys
94 Chapter 6: Menus and Keys 6-3 Description of Keys Key Top menu — — — — — — — Function This switches on and off the sub power . When the power isswitched on, the POWER LED lights up. This detects the presence and the width of the media, anddisplays the printable width.The SETUP LED flashes while d...
Page 100 - The Machine Doesn't Run; The power does not switch on.; Is the main power switched on?; Printing doesn't start when data is sent.; Are the network settings correct?
98 Chapter 7: What to Do If... 7-1 What to Do If... The Machine Doesn't Run The power does not switch on. Is the main power switched on? If the power does not come on when you press the [POWER] key, make sure the main power is switched on, then pressthe [POWER] key again. Printing doesn't start when...
Page 101 - Clean, Attractive Printing Is Impossible; The printed images are not clean.; Is the loaded media very thick?; The results of printing are coarse.; The printing length is not accurate; Has feed correction been performed?
99 Chapter 7: What to Do If... 7-1 What to Do If... Clean, Attractive Printing Is Impossible If drop-out occurs with printed images. Clean the print heads (see "5-1 Cleaning the Print Heads"). The printed images are not clean. Clean the platen and pinch rollers. (See "5-4 Other Cleaning ...
Page 102 - Printing goes beyond the loaded media; Is the reflective tape dirty?; Media feed is not smooth (slippage occurs); Is thick media being used?
100 Chapter 7: What to Do If... During printing, ink drips from the print-head carriage and soils the media(the printing surface) The following may cause ink to drip on the media during printing. • Dust or fiber-containing grime around the heads may have absorbed ink.• The heads scraping the media m...
Page 103 - Media Wrinkles or Warps; Media Wrinkles When Performing Printing; Was the media allowed to stand while heated?; Media Warps Before Performing Printing; Is the temperature of the room too low?; The Media Becomes Jammed; If [MOTOR ERROR : TURN OFF POWER] Appears and Operation Stops
101 Chapter 7: What to Do If... 7-1 What to Do If... Media Wrinkles or Warps Media Wrinkles When Performing Printing Was the media allowed to stand while heated? Depending on the type of media, it may wrinkle when performing printing after it is left on the platen for 30 minutes toan hour with the p...
Page 104 - What to Do If the Print-head Carriage Does Not Operate; Capping the Print Heads
102 Chapter 7: What to Do If... What to Do If the Print-head Carriage Does Not Operate During operation, if for some reason the print-head carriage does not return to the standby position, then following theprocedure, cap the print heads, and contact the your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or ser...
Page 106 - -2 What to Do If an Error Message Appears
104 Chapter 7: What to Do If... 7-2 What to Do If an Error Message Appears Meaning An operation command was given while thecover or front cover is open. Test printing was attempted with no medialoaded. Ink has been used up.* The message at left indicates that the cartridge No.1 and No.7 have been us...
Page 110 - -1 Media Conditions; Usable Media; A) Maximum media thickness; Acceptable Media Widths
108 Chapter 8: Specifications 8-1 Media Conditions Usable Media Use genuine media from Roland DG Corp. A) Maximum media thickness 1.0 mm (39 mil) B) Maximum diameter for roll media 180 mm C) Paper tube (core) inner diameter 50.8 mm or 73.2 mm (2 inches or 3 inches) Maximum weight for roll media 20 k...
Page 112 - -3 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing
110 Chapter 8: Specifications 8-3 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing The media-cutoff location that is used when a media-cutoff command is sent from the computer is determined as follows. Start of the next printing operation End of printing Location whereseparated 75 mm Margin(sett...
Page 113 - -4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels
111 Chapter 8: Specifications 8-4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This is require when you seek maintenance,servicing, or support. Never peel off the la-bel or let it get dirty. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the re-quirements for voltage, frequ...