D-EA2 ink Switching Method

IMPORTANT Please note the following points when switching to D-EA2 ink.
  • The image quality and color tone will change compared to D-EA ink.
  • Ink remains will no longer be displayed in VersaWorks 7 and on the printer.
  • Once you switch to D-EA2 ink, you cannot switch back to D-EA ink.
  • VersaWorks 6 does not support D-EA2 ink. If you are using VersaWorks 6, please install VersaWorks 7.
  • Jobs saved in VersaWorks (VW job files, setting files, Native File, etc.) cannot be used after switching inks.
  • Please refer to the various manuals for details on the work.
MEMO

VersaWorks 7 can be installed from the following website.

https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/ER-642#software

Preliminary preparations
  • Prepare D-EA2 ink (D-EA2-CY, D-EA2-MG, D-EA2-YE, D-EA2-BK)
    • ER-641: 1 each
    • ER-642: 2 each
  • Maintenance of the machine
    • If the following message appears, perform manual cleaning.
      MENU_TIME_FOR_MAINTENANCE MENU_MAINTENANCE_REQUIRED
    • If the following message appears indicating that parts need to be replaced, please replace the parts.
      MENU_TIMEFORWIPERREPLACE MENU_TIMEFORCAPTOPREPLACE
Procedure
  1. Update the printer firmware.
    • Update from Roland DG Connect Hub
      1. Start Roland DG Connect Hub.
      2. Select ER-641/642 on the main screen.
      3. Click Firmware Update .

        Follow the instructions to update the firmware.

    • Update from the Download Center
      1. Download the firmware updater from the following site.

        Please confirm the contents and download the file according to the instructions.

        https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/ER-642#software

      2. Double-click the updater.
      3. Follow the instructions on the screen to update the firmware.
  2. Perform a Printing Test.
    1. Set up the media.
    2. Press [FUNCTION] .
    3. Press [▼] and then [▶] to display the TEST PRINT screen.
    4. Press [ENTER] .
      The test pattern will be printed.
    If there are any dot drop-out, perform Normal, Medium, and Powerful Cleaning to ensure that the test pattern is free of dot drop-out.
  3. Perform ink switching.
    1. Press [MENU] .
    2. Press [▼] several times to display the SUB MENU screen.
    3. Press [▶] and [▼] to display the INK CONTROL screen.
    4. Press [▶] and [▼] to display the CHANGE TO D-EA2 screen.
    5. Press [ENTER] .
      Follow the instructions on the panel for the subsequent steps.
    CAUTION

    When the panel displays a message to empty the waste bottle, be sure to empty the waste bottle.

    If the waste bottle is not emptied, there is a risk of waste ink overflowing.

    IMPORTANT Shake the new cartridge to mix the ink before installing it. Check the color of the slot where you are inserting the cartridge and be careful not to insert the wrong color cartridge.
  4. Once the ink switching is complete, perform a nozzle check test.
    1. Set up the media.
    2. Press [FUNCTION] .
    3. Press [▼] and then [▶] to display the TEST PRINT screen.
    4. Press [ENTER] .
      A test pattern will be printed.

    If there are any dot drop-out, perform Normal, Medium, and Powerful Cleaning to ensure that the test pattern is free of dot drop-out.

  5. Perform Media Gap Adjustment.
    1. Press MENU .
    2. Press [▼] several times to display the MEDIA GAP ADJ. screen.
    3. Press [▶] to display the TEST PRINT screen.
    4. Press [ENTER] .
      A test pattern for media gap correction will be printed.
    Read the media gap correction value from the printed test pattern. The number of corrections differs between ER-641 and ER-642. For details, refer to the user's manual.
  6. If you are already using VersaWorks 7, perform the following.
    • Delete the registered ER-641/642
      1. Start VersaWorks 7.
      2. Click VW7-ICON_Home Home .
      3. Click on VW7-ICON_Customize the right side of the printer you want to delete, then click Delete .
    • Update to the latest version
      1. Click Help - Check for Updates on the menu.
      2. If an update is available, click Install Updates .
  7. If you do not have VersaWorks 7, install VersaWorks 7.
    https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/ER-642#software
  8. Register the ER-641/642 in VersaWorks 7.
    1. Click VW7-ICON_Home Home .
    2. Click Add New Printer .
      The Printer Registration screen will appear. Register the printer that the ink switching has been performed.
  9. Turn off the ink level warning.
    Click Edit - Preferences on the menu bar, and uncheck Show warning about ink shortage on print command located under Print Options in RIP and Print .
    This will prevent low ink warnings from appearing when printing.
Immediately after switching ink, colors may be unstable or nozzle drop-out may occur. In such cases, perform INK RENEWAL or LIGHT CHOKE CL. .

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