Roland VS-540i User Manual

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Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started
1-2 Before Starting Operations
*If equipped with both Metallic Silver ink and White ink, Lk (Light Black) ink is not used. Ignore
"Lk" in this manual.
Important: Characteristics of Inks and Important Notes
The usage and handling of white ink and metallic silver ink involve some important considerations that do not
apply to ink of other colors. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the inks before you use them.
White Ink and Metallic Silver Ink Precipitate.
If they are allowed to stand, the precipitates in them may solidify and cause clogging of the print heads or
other malfunction. Be sure to observe the cautions in this manual.
Maintenance Must be Performed.
 Always keep the main power switched on. If the main power is switched o, the automatic maintenance
function stops working, and it may result in malfunction.
 We recommend that you operate the printer at least once a week.
 If the printer is left unused for a long period of time, ink precipitation may occur, causing unstable ink
discharge, which may result in dot drop-out, etc. In such cases, the precipitated and solidied ink needs
to be cleared.
 P. 62, "When Dot Drop-out Etc. Cannot be Corrected"
Drying Inks
 After output, allow the ink to dry suciently. Note that white ink and metallic silver ink in particular require
printing at a high density, and so are more dicult to dry than CMYKLcLMLk inks.
 We recommend to use an optional dryer.
 P. 7, "Precautions When Using an Optional Dryer"
We Strongly Recommend Lamination.
Depending on conditions, the weatherability of metallic silver ink and white ink may be inferior to that of
CMYKLcLmLk inks. Therefore, laminating is strongly recommended.
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Roland VS-540i Specifications

General

Maximum Resolution	1440 dpi
Print Technology	Piezo inkjet
Media Width	54 inches
Interface	USB 2.0
Ink Configuration	CMYKLcLm
Media Thickness	Maximum 1.0 mm with liner

Summary

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Document Assumptions and Related Manuals

Details the document's scope, prerequisites, and lists related manuals for printer and software setup.

Before Starting Operations

Covers critical ink characteristics, handling precautions, and essential maintenance before printer operation.

Important Notes on Printing

Provides crucial guidance on media handling, pinch rollers, and transparent media usage during printing.

Chapter 2 Getting Ready

Preparing VersaWorks Software

Steps to start VersaWorks and create necessary folders for saving print data files.

Printer and Media Preparations

Instructions for configuring printer settings and correctly loading various types of media.

Creating Printing Data for Special Inks

Guides on creating print data using metallic silver and white inks, detailing methods and software use.

Chapter 3 Printing

Introduction to Printing and Print Modes

Overview of ink preparation, media selection, and available print modes for special inks.

Print Job Settings: White & Silver Ink

Detailed procedures for configuring print jobs that utilize both white and metallic silver inks.

Print Job Settings: Metallic Silver Ink Only

Specific print job configurations for operations using only the metallic silver ink.

Print Job Settings: White Ink Only

Configuration steps for print jobs that exclusively use the white ink.

Starting the Print Operation

Guidance on initiating the printing process after all print job settings have been completed.

Printing Metallic Color Charts

Instructions for printing color charts to verify metallic color output and patterns on specific media.

Chapter 4 Advanced Topics

Metallic Texture Printing with Silver Ink

Methods for creating and executing metallic texture printing using specialized silver ink and patterns.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Covers ink circulation messages, dot drop-out issues, and related maintenance procedures.