Supplemental Explanations

(Corresponds to firmware version 1.60 or later)

Read This before Starting to Assemble the Product

Thank you very much for purchasing the VG-640/VG-540.
There are a number of supplemental points that need to be added and corrections that need to be made to the
instruction manuals included with the product. We ask that you read the information in this manual and use it in
place of the corresponding locations in the instruction manuals.

Page in this
Manual name Affected page Title
manual
P. 4 2. Included Items P. 2
Step 5 : Adjusting the Ink Tube and Affixing a Label
Setup Guide P. 15 P. 2
(Only When Using Four Colors)
P. 19 to P. 25 Step 8 : Ink Filling P. 3
P. 83, etc. (Precaution When Detaching the Drain Bottle) P. 11
P. 15 Main Menu P. 11
P. 57 Step 6 : Starting Output P. 12
P. 67 Out-of-ink Warnings P. 13
P. 86 Timing of Print Head Care and Maintenance P. 13, P. 15
P. 89 Manual Cleaning P. 14
USER’S MANUAL
New addition Damper Cleaning P. 16
P. 97 Super Cleaning P. 19
P. 170 to P. 175 Procedure from Preparing to Move to Reinstallation P. 21
P. 191 to P. 192 A Message Appears P. 22
P. 193 to P. 196 An Error Message Appears P. 22
P. 202 Specifications P. 24

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Contents

Contents.........................................................................................................1
Additions and Changes to the Setup Guide...................................................2
Addition: 2. Included Items (P. 4)................................................................................................. 2
Change: Adjusting the Ink Tube and Affixing a Label (P. 15)............................................. 2
Change: Ink Filling (P. 19 to P. 25)................................................................................................. 3
Additions and Changes to the User's Manual.............................................. 11
Addition: Precaution When Detaching the Drain Bottle (P. 83, etc.).............................11
Addition: Main Menu (P. 14 to P. 17)..........................................................................................11
Addition: Starting Output (P. 57)................................................................................................12
Addition: Out-of-ink Warnings (P. 67).......................................................................................13
Change: When to Perform Manual Cleaning (P. 86 and P. 89)..........................................13
Addition and Change: Damper Cleaning (P. 86, P. 96, and P. 97)....................................15
Addition: Procedure from Preparing to Move to Reinstallation (P. 170 to P. 175)....21
Addition: A Message Appears (P. 191 to P. 192)....................................................................22
Addition: An Error Message Appears (P. 193 to P. 196).......................................................22
Addition and Correction: Specifications (P. 202)..................................................................24

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Addition: 2. Included Items (P. 4)

The following included item has been added.

Included item

Cartridge-slot label (for white; 1)

* With the factory default settings, this label is affixed to the platen at the location where the
front cover opens.

Change: Adjusting the Ink Tube and Affixing a Label (P. 15)
The title on P. 15 has been changed from "Step 5: Adjusting the Ink Tube and Affixing a Label
(Only When Using Four Colors)" to "Step 5: Adjusting the Ink Tube and Affixing a Label (When
Using Eight or Four Colors)" and the details have been changed as shown below.

Step 5: Adjusting the Ink Tube and Affixing a Label (When Using Eight or Four Colors)

Adjusting the ink tube

This work is required when using the machine with four colors (CMYK). This work must be per-
formed by a suitably qualified service technician. Never attempt to perform this work yourself.
* If you are using this machine with eight colors (CMYKLcLmLkW), only perform the work
under "Affixing a label."
* If you are using the machine with seven colors (CMYKLcLmLk), proceed to "Step 6: Con-
necting the Cables."

CAUTION Leave this work to a suitably qualified worker.

This procedure includes work near sources of electrical danger and
complex assembly work. Incorrect work may result in injury and
mechanical malfunction.

Affixing a label

This work is required when using the machine with eight colors (CMYKLcLmLkW) or with four
colors (CMYK).

Items used in this procedure

CMYKLcLmLkW Cartridge-slot label (for white)

Included
item
CMYK Cartridge-slot label (for four colors)

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Change: Ink Filling (P. 19 to P. 25)

Details have been changed for the procedure on P. 19 to P. 25 so that eight colors (CMYKLcLm-
LkW) can be selected. Replace the information on P. 19 to P. 25 with that shown below.

Step 8: Ink Filling

IMPORTANT

First use cleaning liquid to clean the print heads, and then fill the printer with each color of ink.
• Be sure to use new TR cleaning liquid pouches and ink pouches.
• Never, under any circumstances, use anything other than the specified type of ink or cleaning liquid.
• The TR cleaning liquid pouches (2) that are included with the machine are used on P. 20, "2.
Clean the print heads using TR cleaning liquid."

• You must purchase the TR cleaning liquid pouch to be used on P. 24, "4. Fill the machine with TR
cleaning liquid." separately. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

Items used in this procedure

Included item TR cleaning liquid pouches (2)

Items purchased separately Ink pouches (each color), TR cleaning liquid pouch (1)

1. Select the ink type.

A Press [ ] or [ ] to select the ink type, and then press [ENTER].

SELECT INK TYPE SELECT INK TYPE SELECT INK TYPE
TrueVIS LkW TrueVIS 7C TrueVIS 4C

Cyan (C)
Light cyan (Lc)
Magenta (M)
Name to select Light magenta (Lm) White (W)
Yellow (Y)
Light black (Lk)
Black (K)
TrueVIS LkW   

TrueVIS 7C  

TrueVIS 4C 

B Press [ ] or [ ] to select [YES], and then press [ENTER].

TrueVIS LkW TrueVIS 7C TrueVIS 4C

[YES] NO [YES] NO [YES] NO

If the ink type is incorrect, select [NO], and then press [ENTER] to start again from step A.

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C Make sure the drain bottle is installed, and then press [ENTER].
 P. 13, "Step 3: Installing the Drain Bottle"

INSTALL
DRAIN BOTTLE

The screen shown below appears, and then the machine starts the preparations for
the ink filling. The (approximate) remaining time for the procedure is displayed on the
screen. (The display shown below is an example. "20:00" = "20 minutes and 00 seconds")

FILLING INK...
>>>>> 20:00

MEMO

If the screen shown below appears here, pouch trays remain in the ink slots or in the
cleaning liquid slot. Remove all the pouch trays.

REMOVE CARTRIDGE
12345678

2. Clean the print heads using TR cleaning liquid.

A Set the TR cleaning liquid pouch in the pouch tray.

CL
CL

Hook

Check that the hook has caught.

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B When the screen shown below appears, set the pouch tray in which you have
set the TR cleaning liquid pouch in the slot whose number is displayed.
8 colors (CMYKLcLmLkW)
4 colors (CMYK)
7 colors (CMYKLcLmLk)

SET CL-LIQUID SET CL-LIQUID

34 1 3

4 4

YE YE
3 3

CL

* The illustration shows the setting of the pouch tray when eight or seven colors are used.

The screen shown below appears.

FILLING INK...
>>>>> XX:XX

C When the screen shown below appears, remove the pouch tray from the slot
whose number is displayed.
8 colors (CMYKLcLmLkW)
4 colors (CMYK)
7 colors (CMYKLcLmLk)

REMOVE CL-LIQUID REMOVE CL-LIQUID

34 1 3

The screen shown below appears.

FILLING INK...
>>>>> XX:XX

B C
Hereafter, the screens shown in steps and are repeated.
When you repeat the "SET" and "REMOVE" operations multiple times, the flashing slot
number changes. Follow the instructions on the screen to repeat the "SET" and "REMOVE"
operations for the pouch tray whose slot number is flashing.

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MEMO
• When setting the pouch tray: When the pouch tray is set correctly, the
number stops flashing and remains lit.

SET CL-LIQUID SET CL-LIQUID

34 34

Flashing Lit
• When removing the pouch tray: When the pouch tray is removed correctly,
the number stops flashing and turns off.

SET CL-LIQUID SET CL-LIQUID

34 4

Flashing Off

D If the following message is displayed partway through the operation, remove

the drain bottle and discard the discharged fluid.

EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE

IMPORTANT

When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine.
Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from soiling your hands or the floor.

CAUTION Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen
to display [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE]. After discarding the dis-
charged fluid, promptly attach the drain bottle to the machine.
Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow
out of the machine and spill, soiling your hands or the floor.

WARNING Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame.

Doing so may cause a fire.

CAUTION To store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included

drain bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal
can or polyethylene tank, and cap the container tightly.
Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause a fire, an odor, or physical distress.

Dispose of discharged fluid properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale.
Discharged fluid is flammable and contains toxic ingredients. Never attempt to incinerate dis-
charged fluid or discard it with ordinary trash. Also, do not dispose of fluid in sewer systems, rivers,
or streams. Doing so may have an adverse impact on the environment.

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E Quickly attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine once more.
F Press [ENTER].
G Follow the instructions on the screen to repeat the "SET" and "REMOVE"
operations for the pouch tray whose slot number is flashing.

3. Fill the machine with ink.

A When the screen shown below appears, remove the drain bottle and discard
the discharged fluid.

EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE

IMPORTANT

When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine.
Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from soiling your hands or the floor.

CAUTION Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen
to display [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE]. After discarding the dis-
charged fluid, promptly attach the drain bottle to the machine.
Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow
out of the machine and spill, soiling your hands or the floor.

WARNING Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame.

Doing so may cause a fire.

CAUTION To store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included

drain bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal
can or polyethylene tank, and cap the container tightly.
Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause a fire, an odor, or physical
distress.

B Quickly attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine once more.
C Press [ENTER].

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D Set the ink pouch for each color and the TR cleaning liquid pouch (separately
purchased item) in the pouch trays.
Also use the two pouch trays that you used in step 2. Remove the TR cleaning liquid
pouch, and then insert the ink pouch.

Hook

Check that the hook has caught.

E Gently shake the ink pouch for each color. Shake the white ink pouch 50
times (for around 20 seconds).
If ink components precipitate, it will not be possible to print with correct colors. So that
the ink mixes well, shake the pouch tray horizontally with a stroke length of 5 cm (2 in.)
from each end of the pouch tray.

IMPORTANT
• Do not remove the ink pouches. Shake the entire pouch tray. Removing the ink pouches
may lead to the ink leaking.
• Before shaking, wipe off any ink from around the mouth of the ink pouch. If you do not
wipe off the ink, it may splatter when you shake the pouch tray.

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F When the screen shown below appears, set the pouch tray in which you have
set an ink pouch in the ink slot whose number is flashing.
When using four colors (CMYK), set the pouch trays in the "2, 4, 6, 8" ink slots. Then, when
"1, 3, 5, 7" is displayed, set the remaining pouch trays in the remaining ink slots.

8 colors (CMYKLcLmLkW)
4 colors (CMYK)
7 colors (CMYKLcLmLk)
SET CARTRIDGE SET CARTRIDGE
12345678 2 4 6 8

FILLING INK...
>>>>> XX:XX

SET CARTRIDGE
1 3 5 7

IMPORTANT
Check the color names indicated on the ink slots and the ink pouches to set all the pouch
trays in their correct positions. Insert the pouch trays as far as they will go.

4 4

YE YE
3 3

* The illustration shows the setting of the pouch tray when eight or seven colors are used.

4. Fill the machine with TR cleaning liquid.

A When the screen shown below appears, set the pouch tray in which you have
set the TR cleaning liquid pouch in the cleaning liquid slot.
Insert the pouch trays as far as they will go.

SET CL-LIQUID * "CL-LIQUID FOR WIPER" indicates the TR cleaning liquid.

FOR WIPER

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The screen shown below appears.

FILLING INK...
>>>>> XX:XX

B Close the ink slot cover.

C When the screen shown below appears, remove the drain bottle and discard
the discharged fluid.

EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE

IMPORTANT

When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine.
Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from soiling your hands or the floor.

CAUTION Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen
to display [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE]. After discarding the dis-
charged fluid, promptly attach the drain bottle to the machine.
Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow
out of the machine and spill, soiling your hands or the floor.

WARNING Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame.

Doing so may cause a fire.

CAUTION To store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included drain

bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal can or poly-
ethylene tank, and cap the container tightly.
Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause a fire, an odor, or physical distress.

D Quickly attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine once more.
MEMO
When using four colors (CMYK), repeat steps C and D twice.
E Press [ENTER].
When the screen shown in the figure appears, filling with ink is finished.

SETUP SHEET

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Addition: Precaution When Detaching the Drain Bottle (P. 83, etc.)
The following precaution has been added regarding removing the drain bottle in situations such as when
discarding the discharged fluid.

(Affected pages: P. 83, P. 84, P. 85, P. 98, P. 105, P. 172, and P. 174)

IMPORTANT

When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine.
Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from soiling your hands or the floor.

Addition: Main Menu (P. 14 to P. 17)

The "DAMPER CL." and "CIRCULATE INK" menus have been added.

(Affected page: P. 15)

To the [DAMPER CL.] or the [CIRCURATE INK] menu
SUB MENU INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE
INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE STOP　 CONT.
(*1)

INK CONTROL SUPER CL.

SUPER CL. AB

INK CONTROL DAMPER CL.

DAMPER CL. AB

INK CONTROL
CIRCULATE INK
(*2) To the [EMPTY MODE] or the [SUPER CL.] menu

(*1) This is only displayed when you are using eight colors (CMYKLcLmLkW) or seven colors
(CMYKLcLmLk).
(*2) This is only displayed when you are using eight colors (CMYKLcLmLkW).

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Addition: Starting Output (P. 57)

The following details have been added as work to perform before starting output.

Before Starting Output

• Remove just the pouch tray for the white ink, shake the pouch tray 50 times (about 20
seconds), and then reinsert this pouch tray.
• The pouch trays for colors other than white do not need to be shaken before every
operation, but be sure to shake them when installing new ones.
If ink components precipitate, it will not be possible to print with correct colors. So that the ink
mixes well, shake the pouch tray horizontally with a stroke length of 5 cm (2 in.) from each end
of the pouch tray.
The components in the white ink have a tendency to precipitate. Be sure to perform the above
operation prior to starting the day's work. The deposits may harden and cause problems including
printer malfunctions if left alone for an extended period of time.

IMPORTANT
• Do not remove the ink pouches. Shake the entire pouch tray. Removing the ink pouches
may lead to the ink leaking.
• Before shaking, wipe off any ink from around the mouth of the ink pouch. If you do not
wipe off the ink, it may splatter when you shake the pouch tray.
• When you have finished mixing the ink, reinsert the pouch tray immediately. Taking
time to reinsert the pouch tray will adversely affect the ink path.
• Even if you rarely use white ink, shake the pouch tray for the white ink 50 times (about
20 seconds) once a week.

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Addition: Out-of-ink Warnings (P. 67)

Details regarding the use of eight colors (CMYKLcLmLkW) have been added.

If Using 8 Colors (CMYKLcLmLkW) or 7 Colors (CMYKLcLmLk)

Lit
Indicates that ink still remains

Flashing
Indicates that ink has run out

1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
If an ink pouch runs out, the number of
the color that has run out will flash.

When an ink pouch runs out, printing pauses (unless the factory default settings have been
changed) and a warning beep sounds.

Change: When to Perform Manual Cleaning (P. 86 and P. 89)

The timing with which to perform "manual cleaning" has been changed from "monthly" to
"weekly."

(Affected page: P. 86)

Before Change

Monthly Manual Cleaning

• Manual cleaning
Perform manual cleaning periodically according to your frequency of use.

After Change

Weekly Manual Cleaning

• Manual cleaning
Perform manual cleaning periodically according to your frequency of use.

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(Affected page: P. 89)

Before Change

Monthly Cleaning

Manual Cleaning

Perform Manual Cleaning Once a Month or More

To keep the stable printing condition at all times, perform manual cleaning once a month or more.
Manual cleaning takes approximately 10 minutes.

After Change

Weekly Cleaning

Manual Cleaning

Perform Manual Cleaning Once a Week or More

To keep the stable printing condition at all times, perform manual cleaning once a week or more.
Manual cleaning takes approximately 10 minutes.

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Addition and Change: Damper Cleaning (P. 86, P. 96, and P. 97)
"Damper cleaning" has been added under "Care and Maintenance When Uneven Color Occurs."
As a result, the timing with which to perform "super cleaning" has been changed.

(Affected page: P. 86)

Before Addition and Change

Care and Maintenance When Uneven Color Occurs

• Mixing the ink by shaking the pouch tray

""P. 96 "Mixing the Ink by Shaking the Pouch Tray"
• Super cleaning
Perform this procedure when printed colors are unstable or uneven, e.g., when color density
is inconsistent, even if the same data is printed with the same settings.
""P. 97 "Super Cleaning"

After Addition and Change

Care and Maintenance When Uneven Color Occurs

• Mixing the ink by shaking the pouch tray

Perform this procedure when printed colors are unstable or uneven, e.g., when color density
is inconsistent, even if the same data is printed with the same settings.
""P. 96 "Mixing the Ink by Shaking the Pouch Tray"
• Damper cleaning
Perform this procedure if uneven color issues are not resolved even after shaking the pouch
trays to mix the ink.
""P. 16 "Damper Cleaning" in this manual
• Super cleaning
Perform this procedure if uneven color issues are not resolved even after performing damper
cleaning.
""P. 97 "Super Cleaning"

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(Affected page: P. 96)

Delete

If Colors Are Still Uneven

If uneven color issues are not resolved even after shaking the pouch trays, perform super cleaning.
""P. 97 "Super Cleaning"

Addition

Damper Cleaning
If uneven color issues are not resolved even after shaking the pouch trays, perform "damper clean-
ing." Uneven colors refers to the symptom of printed colors being uneven (such as the color density
being inconsistent) even when the same data is printed with the same settings.
Damper cleaning can be used to stabilize the printed colors by agitating the ink.

IMPORTANT
• Damper cleaning consumes a lot of ink, and overly frequent use may damage the print
heads themselves. Avoid using this cleaning method more than necessary.
• Whenever possible, perform damper cleaning with ink pouches that have a large amount
of remaining ink. If the ink runs out during cleaning, cleaning will stop. In this situation,
"CLEANING ERROR" will be displayed on the screen. When a cleaning error occurs, the
damper cleaning will start over again from the beginning.
""P. 22 "[CLEANING ERROR]" in this manual

Procedure

A Press [MENU].
B Press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below.
MENU
SUB MENU

C Press [ ] once, and then press [ ] several times to display the screen shown
below.

SUB MENU
INK CONTROL

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D Press [ ] once, and then press [ ] several times to display the screen shown
below.

INK CONTORL
DAMPER CL.

E Press [ ].
F Select the group of print heads to clean.
Use the table shown below to check the group that contains the color for which uneven
colors are occurring. If you cannot determine which color is the problem, perform cleaning
with both group A and group B as the target.

A B
8
colors C M Y K Lc Lm Lk Wh
7
colors C M Y K Lc Lm Lk M
4
colors C M Y K C M Y K

* Cyan = cyan, M = magenta, Y = yellow, K = black, Lc = light cyan, Lm = light magenta, Lk

= light black, Wh = white

1
Press [ ] or [ ] to select the group of print heads that is not to be cleaned.

DAMPER CL.
AB

2
Press [ ] or [ ] to get rid of the group display.

DAMPER CL.
A

3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to display only the group of print heads that re-
quires cleaning.
Only the displayed groups will be cleaned. If A and B are displayed, they will both be
cleaned.

G Press [ENTER].
The screen shown in the following figure appears, and then cleaning starts. The (approx-
imate) remaining time for the procedure is displayed on the screen. (The display shown
below is an example. "01:45" = "1 minute and 45 seconds")

CLEANING...
>> 01:45

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When "EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE" is displayed during cleaning

EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE

1
Remove the drain bottle and discard the discharged fluid.
2
Quickly attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine once more.
3
Press [ENTER].

IMPORTANT

When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine.
Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from soiling your hands or the floor.

CAUTION When [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE] is displayed on the screen, you

must discard the discharged fluid
Failing to discard the discharged fluid when [EMPTY DRAIN BOT-
TLE] is displayed will lead to the discharged fluid overflowing during
cleaning.

CAUTION Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the
screen to display [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE]. After discarding
the discharged fluid, promptly attach the drain bottle to the
machine.
Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow
out of the machine and spill, soiling your hands or the floor.

WARNING Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame.

Doing so may cause a fire.

CAUTION To store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included

drain bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal
can or polyethylene tank, and cap the container tightly.
Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause a fire, an odor, or physical
distress.

Dispose of discharged fluid properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale.
Discharged fluid is flammable and contains toxic ingredients. Never attempt to incinerate dis-
charged fluid or discard it with ordinary trash. Also, do not dispose of fluid in sewer systems, rivers,
or streams. Doing so may have an adverse impact on the environment.

When cleaning finishes, the screen shown below appears again.

DAMPER CL.
AB

H Press [MENU] to go back to the original screen.

If uneven color issues are not resolved by "damper cleaning," perform "super cleaning."
""P. 97 "Super Cleaning"

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(Affected page: P. 97)

Before Change

Super Cleaning
In the following cases, perform "super cleaning."
• If ink discharge issues such as dot drop-out are not corrected after performing cleaning using
the cleaning function (normal, medium, powerful) or manual cleaning.
• If uneven color issues are not resolved even after shaking the pouch trays to mix the ink within
the ink pouches.

IMPORTANT
A large amount of ink will be discharged during super cleaning. Perform this operation only when
dot drop-out cannot be corrected even after performing cleaning using the other cleaning functions
(normal, medium, powerful, and manual cleaning).

After Change

Super Cleaning
In the following cases, perform "super cleaning."
• If ink discharge issues such as dot drop-out are not corrected after performing cleaning using
the cleaning function (normal, medium, powerful) or manual cleaning.
• If uneven color issues are not resolved even after performing damper cleaning.

IMPORTANT
A large amount of ink will be discharged during super cleaning. Perform this operation only when
dot drop-out or uneven colors cannot be corrected even after performing cleaning using the other
cleaning functions (normal, medium, powerful, manual, and damper cleaning).

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(Affected page: P. 97)

Before Change

E When using seven colors (CMYKLcLmLk): Press [ ] then [ ] to display the

screen shown below.
When using four colors (CMYK): Press [ ] to display the screen shown below.
INK CONTORL
SUPER CL.

After Change

E When using eight colors (CMYKLcLmLkW) or seven colors (CMYKLcLmLk):

] then [ ] to display the screen shown below.
Press [
When using four colors (CMYK): Press [ ] to display the screen shown below.
INK CONTORL
SUPER CL.

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Addition: Procedure from Preparing to Move to Reinstallation (P. 170 to P. 175)

The following procedure has been added to facilitate the use of the "CIRCULATE INK" menu
for movement preparation when you are using eight colors (CMYKLcLmLkW). This procedure
is not necessary if you are using seven colors (CMYKLcLmLk) or four colors (CMYK), so skip
this procedure in these situations.

* After performing the procedure under "1. Remove any media and the blade holder.," perform
the following operations.

2. Only when using white ink: Circulate the ink.

* This work is not necessary when using seven colors (CMYKLcLmLk) or four colors (CMYK).
Proceed to step 3. ("Enter the menu for discharging the wiper tray cleaning liquid.").

A Press [MENU].
B Press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below.
MENU
SUB MENU

C Press [ ] once, and then press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below.

SUB MENU
INK CONTROL

D Press [ ] once, and then press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below.

INK CONTORL
CIRCULATE INK

E Press [ENTER].
The screen shown in the following figure appears, and then the ink circulation starts. The
(approximate) remaining time for the procedure is displayed on the screen. (The display
shown below is an example. "01:45" = "1 minute and 45 seconds")

CIRCULATING INK
>> 01:45

Depending on the timing with which the ink circulation is started, the following screen may
be displayed and cleaning may start. When cleaning is complete, the ink circulation will
start, so wait for the ink circulation to complete. (The display shown below is an example.
"01:45" = "1 minute and 45 seconds")
CLEANING...
>> 01:45

When finished, the screen shown below appears again.

INK CONTORL
CIRCULATE INK

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Addition: A Message Appears (P. 191 to P. 192)

The following message has been added.

Message Situation/cause Action

To clear the message, press [ENTER].
[HEAD The ink in use may not be a To obtain optimal performance, we recommend
PROTECTION product specified by Roland that you use ink specified by Roland DG Corp.
ACTIVATED] DG Corp. To purchase ink, contact your authorized Ro-
land DG Corp. dealer.

Addition: An Error Message Appears (P. 193 to P. 196)

The following error message has been added.

Message Situation/cause Action

The printer made an emergen-
cy stop for one of the following
reasons.
• Ink ran out during "damper
[CLEANING cleaning."
ERROR] • A pouch tray was pulled out
during "damper cleaning."
• A pouch tray was pulled out
during the first ink filling
procedure for the machine.
Operation cannot be continued. Switch the
sub power off by holding down the switch for
one second or longer, and then switch the sub
power back on again.
Afterward, redo the "damper cleaning" or ink
filling from the start. However, if the printer
stopped partway through "damper cleaning,"
first execute the "SUPER CL." menu, and then
redo the "damper cleaning."
P. 97 "Super Cleaning"

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The cause of the following error message has been changed in part.

Before Change

Message Situation/cause Action

The printer made an emergen-
cy stop because the following
state has continued for 10 min-
utes or longer while cleaning
[CANCELED Operation cannot be continued. Switch off the
(normal, medium, powerful,
FOR PUMP sub power. After you switch off the power, con-
super, or automatic cleaning
PROTECTION] tact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
while sub power was switched
off ) was in progress or during
the first ink filling procedure for
the machine.

After Change

Message Situation/cause Action

The printer made an emergen-
cy stop because the following
state has continued for 10 min-
utes or longer while cleaning
[CANCELED Operation cannot be continued. Switch off the
(normal, medium, powerful,
FOR PUMP sub power. After you switch off the power, con-
damper, super, or automatic
PROTECTION] tact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
cleaning while sub power was
switched off ) was in progress
or during the first ink filling
procedure for the machine.

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Addition and Correction: Specifications (P. 202)

"Eight colors" has been added to the ink colors.

Ink Type TrueVIS INK 500 cc pouch

Colors Eight colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light
magenta, light black, and white)
Seven colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light
magenta, and light black)
Four colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black)

The power consumption during sleep mode has been corrected as shown below.

Before Correction

VG-640 VG-540
Power consumption Sleep mode Four colors: 75 W Four colors: 49 W
Seven colors: 40 W Seven colors: 43 W

After Correction

VG-640 VG-540
Power consumption Sleep mode Eight colors and seven colors: 43 W
Four colors: 48 W

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