Daily Maintenance

Maintenance of Ink Cartridges

The ink ingredients have a tendency to separate and settle. Allowing the ink to stand can cause the settled material to harden, resulting in malfunction or other problems.

So that the ink mixes well, periodically shake each ink cartridge 50 times (about 20 seconds) horizontally with a stroke length of around 5 cm (1.97 in.) from each end of the ink cartridge before reinserting it.


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Cleaning

WARNING

Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material.

Doing so may cause a fire.

Wipe away any ink or grime on the media path and other areas as part of the daily cleaning procedure. Pinch rollers, grit rollers, and the platen are particularly prone to the buildup of grime. Wipe away any buildup of ink or grime on the media path. Clean by wiping with a cloth moistened by neutral detergent diluted with water then wrung dry.

MEMO
  • This machine is a precision device and is sensitive to dust and dirt. Perform cleaning on a daily basis.
  • Never attempt to oil or lubricate the machine.

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Grit roller Remove buildup of media scraps and other material using a brush. Never use a metal brush.
Pinch roller Periodically wipe away any grime. Failure to clean this part properly may result in the transfer of grime to the surface of media.
Platen Wipe away any buildup of ink or grime on the media path.

Replacing the Drain Cartridge

When the drain cartridge is filled with discharged fluid, the Utility window automatically opens and displays a message in the Status field that prompts the replacement of the cartridge. Follow the message's instructions and prepare a replacement drain cartridge or replace the cartridge.

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CAUTION

Before you remove the drain cartridge, wait for a message to be displayed in the utility.

Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow out of the tube and spill, soiling your hands or the floor.

If you know that you will not use the machine for a prolonged period, follow the procedure below to replace the drain cartridge.

WARNING

Never place the drain cartridge or ink near an open flame.

Doing so may cause a fire.

CAUTION

Do not open the lid on the drain cartridge.

Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause fire, odor, or physical distress.

Procedure
  1. Remove the drain cartridge.
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  2. Insert a new drain cartridge.
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  3. When the dialog box shown below is displayed, click Yes.
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    IMPORTANT

    Do not reuse drain cartridges.

    Doing so makes it impossible to manage the amount of discharged fluid, which may overflow.

    IMPORTANT

    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 discharged fluid or discard it with ordinary trash. Also, do not dispose of it in sewer systems, rivers, or streams. Doing so may have an adverse impact on the environment.

    For information about purchasing drain cartridges, contact your authorized dealer.

Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads

To ensure optimum printing, the print heads need to be maintained in good condition. There are two kinds of maintenance: daily maintenance and periodical maintenance.

Daily care and maintenance

Normal Cleaning

We recommend performing Normal Cleaning everyday before the start of operations.

Step 3: Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning

Periodical care and maintenance

Periodical Cleaning Maintenance

* Print heads are consumable parts and subject to wear. Depending on the frequency of use, periodical replacement is required. Please order them directly from us or your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.