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Table of contents

10.1 Dampening unit diagram.................................................................. 3

10.2 R 700 dampening unit ...................................................................... 4
Prerequisites for good results ............................................................. 5
10.3 Dampening unit settings.................................................................. 7
Basic setting - metering roller to water fountain roller......................... 7
Basic setting of the plate dampening roller ......................................... 8
10.4 Shore hardness of the dampening rollers...................................... 9
10.5 Washing the dampening unit and the inking rollers ................... 10
10.6 Water fountain ................................................................................ 11
10.7 Water fountain roller drive ............................................................. 12
10.8 Delta drive ....................................................................................... 13
10.9 Exchanging the compressed air piston of the metering roller ... 14
Preparation ....................................................................................... 14
Removing the roller mountings A side ............................................. 14
Fitting the roller mountings A side .................................................... 15
Removing the roller mountings B side .............................................. 16
Fitting the roller mountings B side .................................................... 17

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10.1 Dampening unit diagram

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10.2 R 700 dampening unit

The R 700 is equipped with a newly-designed
Roland Deltamatic dampener.

From the central control console, the operator

can select/deselect the Delta effect as well as
integrated dampening.

With integrated dampening, the dampener is

connected to the first plate inking roller via a
bridge roller.
Integrated dampening is only possible with the
Delta effect switched off.

With the Delta effect, the peripheral speed of the

plate dampening roller is 8.2% slower than the
peripheral speed of the plate surface. This “slip”
has a cleansing effect that removes paper and
dirt particles from the plate.

The Roland Deltamatic dampener consists of:

Water fountain (1)
Water fountain roller (21)
A ceramic roller (Ø 100 mm) with its own drive
11.5
Metering roller (31)
11.4
Rubber roller (Ø 85 mm). This runs against the
402
water fountain roller with a speed differential.
Plate dampening roller (402) 31
Rubber roller (Ø 120,5 mm). It is driven by a 21
1
Delta drive. The plate dampening roller is set to
the water fountain roller and to the plate.
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Distributor roller (11.4)
Synthetic covered roller (Ø 63.5 mm). It is forced
against the plate dampening roller by spring
pressure. This pressure is adjustable. The stripe
width of this roller should be set to approx. 6
mm. The oscillation distance is coupled with the
bridge roller and is 20 mm.
Bridge roller (11.5)
Synthetic-covered roller (Ø 60 mm). It is forced
against the first plate inking roller and to the
plate dampening roller by spring pressure. This
pressure is adjustable.

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Prerequisites for good results

To achieve consistent fountain solution feed with
the Deltamatic dampener, the ink stripe between
the metering roller and the water fountain roller
should be set to approx. 6 mm.

Isopropyl alcohol or isopropanol is used as

fountain solution additive.

Experience has shown that a concentration of

8% in the fountain solution is sufficient. With the
aid of modern fountain solution additives,
alcohol levels can be reduced to below 5%.

Fountain solution cooling is advantageous in

that the alcohol level can be kept low. Less
alcohol evaporates which means that the
percentage of alcohol stays constant for longer.
Cooling also prevents the inks from emulsifying.

When preparing the fountain solution, care must

be taken that water and alcohol are well mixed
before additives for regulating the pH value are
put into the solution.

The hydrogen ion content in aqueous solutions

determines whether the solution is acid or
alkaline. This reaction is described as the pH
value.

For optimal printed results, the pH value of the

fountain solution should be set to between 5 and
5.5 and stabilized at that value. This is a
requirement that must be met by the fountain
solution additive

It is essential that the dosages of additives

specified by the manufacturer are strictly
adhered to.

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Because water hardness differs from region to

region, it is necessary to match the amount of
fountain solution additives to the actual water
hardness, which is measured in dH (deutsche
Härte = German hardness).

The hardness of water for offset printing should

not exceed 6 – 12° dH.

Since water quality is so varied, it is necessary

to formulate the fountain solution additives to
match local circumstances.

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10.3 Dampening unit settings

Basic setting - metering roller to
water fountain roller
- The dampening unit must be activated at the
central control console.
- There must be no water in the water fountain.
- The rollers must be dry.
- The metering roller must be parallel with the
scale on the A side of the roller set to "0".

• Open the hinged guard in front of the

dampening unit.

• With your finger or a small roller, put a thin

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film of ink on the metering roller at both ends
approx. 20 cm towards the middle.

• Turn the metering roller so that the ink mark

faces the water fountain roller.

• Start the makeready program for the printing

unit to be set.

• Engage the "STOP (secure)" button at the

preceding printing unit.

• Set the dampening rollers on.

• Set the dampening rollers off. M7FEW002b

• Turn the metering roller or water fountain

roller until the ink stripe is visible.
- The stripe should be 6 mm wide at both
sides.

• This can be adjusted using the setting

screws (3) at A and B sides.

• The metering roller can be cocked to the

water fountain roller using the setting screw
(4).
- The setting can be checked visually when
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there is fountain solution in the water pan.
- There should be a thin and even film of
solution right across the metering roller.

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Basic setting of the plate dampening

roller
This roller is set to the water fountain roller and
the printing plate.

To set the plate dampening roller to the water

fountain roller, proceed as follows:
• Start the "makeready" program at the printing
unit to be set.

• Open the dampening unit hinged guard.

The roller must not be in the cylinder gap

during setting. M7FEW002a

• With your finger or a small roller, put a thin

film of ink on the roller at both ends approx.
20 cm towards the middle.

• Turn the roller so that the ink mark faces the

water fountain roller.

• Engage the "STOP (secure)" button at the

preceding printing unit.

• Set the dampening rollers on.

• Set the dampening rollers off. M7FEW002b

• Turn the plate dampening roller until the ink

stripe is visible. The stripe should be approx.
6 mm wide.

• This can be adjusted using the setting

screws (2) at A and B sides.

Setting the roller to the printing plate:

• Apply a thin ink film to the plate dampening
roller. The stripe in this case should be
approx. 6 – 8 mm.
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• This can be adjusted using the setting

screws (1) at A and B sides.

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10.4 Shore hardness of the

dampening rollers
For all rubber rollers, the nature and quality of
the rubber is very important.

The Shore hardness is an important factor here.

The table below specifies the Shore hardness of

the dampening rollers:

Dampening roller hardness table

Nominal Shore A
Type of roller
hardness
Plate dampening roller 402 Approx. 28
- 31
Metering roller 31 Approx. 40
Water fountain roller 21 Ceramic
Distributor roller 11.4 Synthetic
Bridge roller 11.5 Synthetic

Any deviations should not exceed ± 2 in Shore

hardness.

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10.5 Washing the dampening unit

and the inking rollers
The dampening units are washed together with
the inking rollers.
• In main menu “AGGREGATES”, select one
of the 10 washing programs by pressing key
"F3".

• Set the printing unit to be washed to "+" and

confirm with "ENTER".

• In main menu "MASCHINE", set

"ROLLERS:WASHING" to "+".

• Press the "ENTER" key to confirm program

start.

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10.6 Water fountain

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1 Inlet hose 6 Outlet

2 Outlet hose 7 Inlet cock
3 Coupling 8 Level sensor
4 Cable for level sensor 9 Guide plates
5 Inlet 10 Fastening screws

The properties of the fresh water and the

fountain solution additives have a strong
influence on the printing process.

The fountain solution should have a dH value

between 6 and 12.

The pH value should be between 5.0 and 5.5.

The fountain solution should be changed every
200 operating hours and the water fountain and
the level monitor should be cleaned at the same
time.

Be sure to dispose of the fountain solution in

an environment-compatible manner.

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10.7 Water fountain roller drive

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10.8 Delta drive

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10.9 Exchanging the compressed air

piston of the metering roller
Preparation

Never remove the roller mountings at A and

B-sides at the same time. Improper assembly
could cause distortion.

• Dismount all dampening rollers.

• Dismount the water fountain.

Removing the roller mountings

A side
• Remove the tie-bar (1) between the roller
mountings A and B-side.

• Take out the three fastening bolts (2) on the

plate dampening roller mounting
(2x M12 x 110, 1x M6 x 20).

• Dismount the holding block (3) of the water

fountain.
(1x M8 x 110 screw, 1 straight pin ø12x110).

The straight pin is locked by a grub screw.

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• Pull off the roller mountings.

2 Fastening bolts
(2 x M12X110, 1 x M6X20)
Be careful not to kink the air hoses of the
3 Mountings
compressed air piston.
4 Fastening bolt M8X110
5 Straight pin ø12X110
• Exchange the compressed air pistons.

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Fitting the roller mountings A side

The roller mountings are fitted in the reverse
order to removal.

• Before tightening the three fastening bolts

(2), mount the tie-bar (1) and tighten two of
the fastening bolts.

• To tighten the third fastening bolt, the tie-bar

must be removed again.

The purpose of the tie-bar is to line up the roller

mountings at B and A sides.

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Removing the roller mountings B

side
• Dismount the water fountain roller clutch.

• Unscrew the guide rail of the sliding guard.

• Knock out the spiral pin in the stop bolt (4) of

the linking bracket (5) at the metering roller
mounting and remove the stop bolt (4).

• Disconnect the plug for the fountain solution

sensor.

• Dismount the fastening bolt (6) of the air

piston linkage for the plate dampening roller. M7FEW007

• Dismount the guide bolt of the plate 2 Fastening bolts

dampening roller mounting. (2 x M12X110, 1 x M6X20)
4 Stop bolt
Be careful that the spring washers on the 5 Linking bracket
bolt don’t fall into the press. 6 Fastening bolt

• Remove the bolt that sets the plate

dampening roller to the plate cylinder.

• Take out the three fastening bolts (2) on the

plate dampening roller mounting
(2 x M12X110, 1 x M6X20).

• Remove the water fountain mountings (3)

(1 x M8X110, 1 straight pin ø12X110).

The straight pin is locked by a grub screw.

• Pull off the roller mountings.

• Exchange the compressed air pistons.

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Fitting the roller mountings B side

The roller mountings are fitted in the reverse
order to removal.

• Before tightening the three fastening bolts

(2), mount the tie-bar (1) and tighten two of
the fastening bolts.

• To tighten the third fastening bolt, the tie-bar

must be removed again.

The purpose of the tie-bar is to line up the roller

mountings at B and A sides.

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