Thank you very much for purchasing the product.• To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please
8Before switching on the power, besure to install the drain bottle.Otherwise discharged fluid may leak from themachine.Do not touch the tip of the sep
98Chapter 5 - Menus and Keys5-2 Description of MenusSettingrangeDISABLE/ENABLECOMMAND/MENU———DefaultvalueDISABLECOMMAND———FunctionThis specifies wheth
99Chapter 5 - Menus and Keys5-3 Description of KeysKeyTop menu————FORCEBASE -ALIGN—FunctionThis switches on and off the sub power . When the power iss
100Chapter 5 - Menus and Keys5-3 Description of KeysKeyTop menu————————LANGUAGEFunctionThis corrects cutting data to align it with printing data thath
1016. What to Do If...This section describes error messages that may appear on the dis-play and how to resolve problems that can occur during operatio
102Chapter 6 What to Do If...1_ 2 3 4 5 6 7_ 8 9 10 11 12 This screen show 1 and 7 is run out.6-1 What to Do If...The machine does
103Chapter 6 What to Do If...6-1 What to Do If...Clean, attractive printing is impossibleIf drop-out occurs with printed images.Clean the printing he
104Chapter 6 What to Do If...During printing, ink drips from the printing carriage and soils the media(the printing surface)The following may cause i
105Chapter 6 What to Do If...The printing and cutting positions are not alignedIs the media loaded correctly?If the media is not loaded correctly, th
106Chapter 6 What to Do If...Jammed media may damage or soil the printing heads. Be sure to perform head cleaning first before sending the printing d
107Chapter 6 What to Do If...What to Do If the Printing Carriage Does Not OperateDuring operation, if for some reason the printing carriage does not
9To Ensure Safe UseAbout the Labels Affixed to the UnitThese labels are affixed to the body of this product.The following figure describes the locatio
108Chapter 6 What to Do If...6-1 What to Do If...5When the printing carriage comes into contactwith the caps, rotate the pipe one or two turnsmore.Ma
109Chapter 6 What to Do If...6-2 What to Do If an Error Message AppearsMeaningAn operation command was given while thecover or front cover is open.Th
110Chapter 6 What to Do If...MeaningDiscard discharged ink.* This message appears before operations thatwill discharge large amounts of ink.There is
111Chapter 6 What to Do If...MeaningThe air temperature where installed is higherthan the ambient temperature at which the unitcan operate (approx. 4
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1137. Appendix
114Chapter 7 - Appendix7-1 SpecificationsMain Unit SpecificationSC-540Piezo ink-jet method / media-moving method185 to 1346 mm (7-5/16 to 53 in.)210 t
115Chapter 7 - Appendix221 kg (487.2 lb.)Temperature: 15 to 32°C (59 to 89.6°F), Humidity: 35 to 80% (non-condensing) (*3)Temperature: 5 to 40°C (4
116Chapter 7 - Appendix7-2 Media ConditionsUsable MediaUse genuine media for this machine.A) Cuttable media thickness : 0.08 to 0.22 mm (0.00315 in. t
117Chapter 7 - AppendixAcceptable Media Width210 to 1371 mm (8-5/16 to 54 in.)Make sure the left and right pinch rollers are positioned above the grit
10Pour utiliser en toute sécuritéUtilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave encas de mauvaise utilisation
118Chapter 7 - Appendix7-3 About the Printing or Cutting AreaThe printing or cutting area along the horizontal plane (the direction in which the carri
119Chapter 7 - Appendix7-4 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous PrintingThe media-cutoff location that is used when a media-cutoff command is s
120Chapter 7 - Appendix7-5 About Blade LifeCutting conditions and blade life vary according to the hardness of the media and the usage environment. M
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11Pour utiliser en toute sécuritéNe pas utiliser près d'une flamme nue,dans un endroit où se produisent desétincelles ou de l'électricité st
12Pour utiliser en toute sécuritéNe pas débrancher le fil avec desmains mouillées.Ne pas respectercette consignerisque deprovoquer desdéchargesélectri
13Débloquer le mécanisme d'arrêt desroulettes du support avant de ledéplacer.Sinon l'appareil pourrait se renverser etprovoquer des blessure
14Pour utiliser en toute sécuritéÀ propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareilCes étiquettes sont collées à l'extérieur de l'appareil.
151. Getting StartedThis section describes what to do when you first open the packingcarton, including installing the machine and connecting it to a c
16Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-1 Checking AccessoriesThe following items are packed together with the unit. Make sure they are all present and account
17Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-2 Part NamesFront ViewFront coverSheet loading leverCoverOperation panelCoverInk cartridge portsDrain bottleRJ-45 (Ethe
For the USAFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCESTATEMENTThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits f
18Chapter 1 - Getting StartedPrinting carriagePlatenGrit rollerPinch rollerCutter protectionKnife guideInside the Front CoverMedia clampDisplay[TEST P
19Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-3 Assembling and InstallingInstallation EnvironmentThe required installation spaces for this model is below.3700 (W) x
20Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-3 Assembling and InstallingStep 1: Assemble the StandFirst assemble the stand, then mount the machine on top of the sta
21Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-3 Assembling and Installing3Use the included large bolts to secure the machine to the stand.Three places each onthe lef
22Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-3 Assembling and InstallingStep 2: Install the Included Items1Attach the arms onto the back of the machine at the locat
23Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-3 Assembling and InstallingStep 3: Install the Drain Bottle1Use the included large bolts to secure the bottle stand in
24Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-3 Assembling and Installing4Attach the drain bottle to the back of the machine.For more information about how to dispos
25Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-3 Assembling and InstallingStep 4: Remove the Protective MediaThe protective media shown below is attached to this mach
26Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-4 Connecting the CablesConnecting the Power CordRearPower ConnectorSecurely connect the power cord, computer I/O cable
27Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-4 Connecting the CablesConnecting to the ComputerEthernet ConnectionVarious settings are required when using this machi
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28Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-4 Connecting the CablesSecuring the CablePass the cable through the established location, making sure that it does not
29Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-5 Switching On the Power for the First TimeStep 1: Install Ink CartridgesConfirming the Ink-insertion Sites12345678910
30Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-5 Switching On the Power for the First TimeFilling InkInstalling ink cartridges for the first time after purchase requi
31Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-5 Switching On the Power for the First TimeStep 2 : Match the Machine to the Environment Where InstalledThe machine per
32Chapter 1 - Getting StartedDo not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers.Doing so may result in injury, and the cutting performance of the bla
33Chapter 1 - Getting Started1-6 Installing the Blade6Support the tool-securing screw from below andinstall the blade holder.7Tighten the screw.Tug th
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352. Basic OperationThis describes the sequence of basic operations from switching onthe power to performing printing or cutting.
36Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-1 Examples of Operations with This MachineYou can perform a wide variety of operations with this machine. For example,
37Chapter 2 - Basic OperationPoints to Keep in Mind When Switching the Power On and OffDo not switch off the main power while the sub power is switche
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38Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-2 Switching the Power On and OffSwitching Off the Power at the End of the DayPress and hold down the [POWER] key for on
39Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-3 Loading MediaLoading Roll Media1Open the front cover.2Move the media clamps to the left side of theplaten.3Align the
40Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-3 Loading Media4Place the rolled media on the shaft.Pass the end of the media between the pinchrollers and the grit rol
41Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-3 Loading Media6Align the left- and right-hand stoppers with thewidth of the media and tighten the screws tosecure in p
42Chapter 2 - Basic Operation10Close the front cover.Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select [ROLL],then press the [ENTER] key.11Press the [SETUP] key.
43Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-3 Loading MediaLoading Sheet MediaBefore attempting to load sheet media, check the following points.Front View Align th
44Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-3 Loading MediaWhen Loading Thick Media (Only When Printing)Media that is thick or that warps easily may lead to proble
45Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-3 Loading MediaWhen Loading Media That Warps Easily (Only When Printing)When you are loading media whose left and right
46Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-3 Loading MediaSeparating the MediaMake sure the [SETUP] LED lights up.To cut off a printed portion from the roll, hold
47Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-4 PrintingTo Perform PrintingBefore performing a printing test or starting printing, make sure the following two points
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48Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-4 PrintingPerforming a Printing TestBefore starting to print, carry out a Test print to check the state of the head.Pro
49Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-5 CuttingTo Perform CuttingIf you're using roll media, then before you start cutting, leave media hanging freely a
50Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-5 CuttingTest CuttingCutting quality is affected by the blade and media being used, and by the cutting conditions. Ther
51Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-5 CuttingIncorrect cutting conditions may cause symptoms such as those described below.Downloading Cutting DataCutting
52Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-6 Printing and CuttingYou can perform printing and cutting at the same time. You send the data, perform printing, and a
53Chapter 2 - Basic Operation2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing CuttingWhen you are performing printing, then performing lamination or the like, r
54Chapter 2 - Basic OperationMedia Sizes Allowing Automatic Crop-mark DetectionWhen you are printing with crop marks, set a margin of at least 90 mm (
55Chapter 2 - Basic OperationAligning AutomaticallyRead the four crop marks and perform alignment for printing and cutting.1Reload the media.Press the
56Chapter 2 - Basic OperationAligning ManuallyDepending on the type of media, it may not be possible to detect crop marks automatically. When crop mar
573. A Wide Variety of OperationsThis section describes a wide variety of operations and functions,grouped by task.
4Features of the SC-540What Is the SC-540?The SC-540 is a large-format printer equipped with a cutting feature and combining high speed with high prin
58Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-1 Replacing the Ink CartridgesCare and Handling of Ink Cartridges• Do not use anything other SOL INK cartr
59Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-1 Replacing the Ink CartridgesReplacing with New Ink CartridgesReplacing an Ink CartridgeBefore you attemp
60Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-1 Replacing the Ink CartridgesIf Ink Runs Out During PrintingIf ink runs out during printing, a warning be
61Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-2 Checking the Remaining Ink LevelYou can use [INK REMAINING] on the display menu to check how much ink is
62Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-3 Setting the Location Where Printing StartsSetting the Start LocationSet the location where printing or c
63Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-3 Setting the Location Where Printing StartsSetting the Start Location1Load media and install a blade, the
64Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-4 Setting the MarginsSetting the Margins in the Feed DirectionYou can set the margins in the feed directio
65Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-5 Making Corrections for PrintingFeed CorrectionThis corrects for errors in the amount of feed of the grit
66Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-5 Making Corrections for PrintingBidirectional CorrectionThis adjusts for misalignment that occurs during
67Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-5 Making Corrections for Printing6Press the [ ] key to make the following screenappear on the display.7P
5To Ensure Safe UseUsed for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severeinjury should the unit be used improperly.Used for i
68Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of OperationsLoading an Adjustment Value1Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] keyto make the following screen appear
69Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-6 Making Corrections for Printing and CuttingWhen printing is followed by cutting, the cutting line may be
70Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-6 Making Corrections for Printing and CuttingAdjusting ManuallyRead the correction value from the test pat
71Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-6 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting6Use the [ ] key to choose [FEED SETTING].7Press the [ ]
72Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-7 Stopping Printing or Cutting OperationsStopping Printing or Cutting OperationsStopping Printing or Cutti
73Chapter 3 - A Wide Variety of Operations3-8 When Not in Use for a Prolonged PeriodWhen the machine is out of use for an extended period, then once a
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754. MaintenanceThis section describes how to clean the printing heads, daily careand maintenance, and the like.
76Chapter 4 - Maintenance4-1 Cleaning the Printing HeadsSwitching on the sub power automatically performs maintenance operations, including cleaning o
77Chapter 4 - Maintenance4-1 Cleaning the Printing HeadsIf Drop-out Persists Even After Carrying Out Cleaning Several Times1Load media for printing-te
6Do not use with a damaged powercord or plug, or with a loose electri-cal outlet.Use with any otherpower supply maylead to fire orelectrocution.Do not
78Chapter 4 - Maintenance4-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning KitCleaning using the cleaning kit should be carried out when automatic cleaning and forced c
79Chapter 4 - Maintenance4-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit6To discharge static electricity from your body,touch the location shown in the figure.7Cl
80Chapter 4 - Maintenance4-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit10Clean the wiper. Use a cleaning stick to wipeaway any buildup of dust and grime from the
81Chapter 4 - Maintenance4-3 Replacing the WiperIf the message shown in the figure appears, replace the wiper with a new part.1Follow steps 1 through
82Chapter 4 - Maintenance4-4 Other Cleaning TasksThe machine and the inside of the front cover may become soiled with ink during printing. The cleanin
83Chapter 4 - MaintenanceThe POWER LED goes outDrain bottleWhen the discharged ink is within this range, dispose ofit.If discharged ink is allowed to
84Chapter 4 - Maintenance4-6 How to Replace the Blade1Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] keyto make the following screen appear on the dis-play
85Chapter 4 - Maintenance4-7 How to Replace the Separating KnifeIf the separating knife becomes dull, replace with the included replacement blade.1Pre
86Chapter 4 - MaintenanceMENUINK CONTROLINK CONTROLEMPTY MODEINK CONTROLHEAD WASHEMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE4-8 When Moving the Unit1If there is media loa
87Chapter 4 - MaintenanceDrain tubeStopper4-8 When Moving the Unit7After you have pulled out all the ink cartridgeswhose colors are flashing, head cle
7Load roll media at the proper position.Otherwise the roll mayfall, resulting in injury.Be sure to install the media guidewhen loading roll media.Othe
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895. Menus and KeysThis section contains a flowchart of the menus and describes thecontrol-panel keys and the menu items.
90Chapter 5 - Menus and Keys5-1 Display Menus FlowchartFor details about each of the menus, see the "5-2 Description of Menus."* Selecting
91Chapter 5 - Menus and KeysPress the [ENTER] key to perform head cleaningof A Group.CLEANINGALLCLEANINGA GROUPPress the [ENTER] key to perform head
92Chapter 5 - Menus and Keys5-1 Display Menus FlowchartMENUEDGE DETECTIONEDGE DETECTIONENABLE ENABLEMENUHEAD HEIGHTHEAD HEIGHT HIGH LOWADJUST
93Chapter 5 - Menus and Keys5-1 Display Menus FlowchartMENUCALIBRATIONCALIBRATIONPRINTING ADJ.CALIBRATIONCUTTING ADJ.PRINTING ADJ.TEST PRRINTMENUINK C
94Chapter 5 - Menus and Keys5-1 Display Menus FlowchartMENUUNITUNIT mm INCHMENUFACTORY DEFAULTNOW PROCESSING..MENUSYSTEM REPORTPERFORMING
95Chapter 5 - Menus and Keys[INK REMAINING] menuMENUHEAD CLEANINGHEAD CLEANINGALL MEDIUMHEAD CLEANINGB MEDIUMHEAD CLEANINGA MEDIUMHEAD CLEANINGALL POW
96Chapter 5 - Menus and Keys5-2 Description of MenusSettingrangeENABLE/DISABLEHIGH/MIDDLE/LOW-30 to +10(In steps of1/2)—[FEED SETTING][SCAN SETTING]-5
97Chapter 5 - Menus and Keys5-2 Description of MenusSettingrange[EMPTY MODE]CONT./STOPmm / INCH———Defaultvalue[EMPTY MODE]STOP mm———Function[EMPTY MO
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