Instructions:Roland TrueVIS VG3-540 Printer: Difference between revisions
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== Prep file == | == Prep file == | ||
* | * design using RGB colour mode in [[CorelDraw]] or Adobe Illustrator (preferred) | ||
* | * vinyl cut lines need to be assigned a spot colour stroke named CutContour | ||
* | * in order for a vector to cut as perforations through the vinyl and its backing paper, it needs to be assigned a spot colour stroke name PerfCutContour | ||
* save as .pdf file | * save as a .pdf file: No compression. No colour conversion. Don't include profiles. | ||
== Setting up roll of | == Setting up roll of media == | ||
* | * detailed instructions are in the file holder on the wall | ||
* push media through the printer until you hear one beep. keep pushing | |||
* push through | * after 5 seconds, you'll hear two beeps, and the suction fan will start, holding the media in place | ||
* lower rollers | * "rewind" the material using the media holder flange to eliminate any slack - plus an additional 6 inches or so | ||
* | * go to the front of the machine and move the pinch rollers into the appropriate positions (blue guides) | ||
* | * lower the loading lever to engage the pinch rollers | ||
* | * position the media clamps to the left and right edges of the material | ||
* | * press "setup" on the Roland screen | ||
* select the material you are using | |||
* generally, you will not want to use the take up reel | |||
* the printer will run through some checks and if all is well, an "output possible" message will appear | |||
== Sending the print job == | == Sending the print job == | ||
* open [[VersaWorks]] on the [[Roland PC]] | * open [[VersaWorks]] on the [[Roland PC]] | ||
* drag | * drag your .pdf file into the appropriate queue | ||
* click the | * rename the job to include your name (if the file doesn't already) | ||
* the | * double click the job, or click on the "gear" at the bottom left of the jobs window to get to the setup options | ||
* under Layout, click "get media width", you can also adjust the size and quantities here. When done, click ok | |||
* Click on the "print" icon | |||
* the file gets ripped and then sent to the printer. Larger files may take a few minutes | |||
== Shut-down == | == Shut-down == | ||
* | * raise the pinch rollers by lifting the loading lever | ||
* wind the | * wind the material back onto the roll | ||
* press the "on/off" button on the screen of the printer | |||
* TURN OFF SUB POWER | |||
Revision as of 03:29, 2025 April 14
Do not use the Roland unless you have had Roland Printer Training. This is just a checklist.
Prep file
- design using RGB colour mode in CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator (preferred)
- vinyl cut lines need to be assigned a spot colour stroke named CutContour
- in order for a vector to cut as perforations through the vinyl and its backing paper, it needs to be assigned a spot colour stroke name PerfCutContour
- save as a .pdf file: No compression. No colour conversion. Don't include profiles.
Setting up roll of media
- detailed instructions are in the file holder on the wall
- push media through the printer until you hear one beep. keep pushing
- after 5 seconds, you'll hear two beeps, and the suction fan will start, holding the media in place
- "rewind" the material using the media holder flange to eliminate any slack - plus an additional 6 inches or so
- go to the front of the machine and move the pinch rollers into the appropriate positions (blue guides)
- lower the loading lever to engage the pinch rollers
- position the media clamps to the left and right edges of the material
- press "setup" on the Roland screen
- select the material you are using
- generally, you will not want to use the take up reel
- the printer will run through some checks and if all is well, an "output possible" message will appear
Sending the print job
- open VersaWorks on the Roland PC
- drag your .pdf file into the appropriate queue
- rename the job to include your name (if the file doesn't already)
- double click the job, or click on the "gear" at the bottom left of the jobs window to get to the setup options
- under Layout, click "get media width", you can also adjust the size and quantities here. When done, click ok
- Click on the "print" icon
- the file gets ripped and then sent to the printer. Larger files may take a few minutes
Shut-down
- raise the pinch rollers by lifting the loading lever
- wind the material back onto the roll
- press the "on/off" button on the screen of the printer
- TURN OFF SUB POWER