Manual Cleaning
When Manual Cleaning Is Necessary
The timing with which Manual Head Cleaning is required varies depending on the type of ink you are using. Be sure to perform this cleaning when it is required.About Periodical Cleaning Menus
If the following problems are found, Manual Head Cleaning is recommended
If the following problems occur and any of the automatic cleaning functions have not solved the problem, perform Manual Head Cleaning.
Please note that replacement of the wiper may also be an effective method to solve a problem.
| Nozzle clogging | Ink spots | Dragged dirt |
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| Dust and dirt stick to the print heads and prevent normal discharge of ink. | Ink gathers around dirt and grime near the print heads and ink drops are formed. | Dragging occurs when dirt around the print heads comes into contact with media. |
- When you need to order the cleaning sticks and cleaning liquid for Manual Head Cleaning, please contact us directly or your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
- Print heads are consumable parts. Depending on the frequency of use, periodical replacement is required. Please order them directly from us or your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
Manual Cleaning Method
Requirements for Manual Head Cleaning
- Remove media before cleaning.
- To prevent the heads from drying out, complete the cleaning within 30 minutes. After 30 minutes a warning alarm will sound.
- Only use the included cleaning sticks. Any other tool, e.g. cotton bud or similar is not designed for this task and will become fluffy and damage the heads. Please order cleaning sticks directly from us or your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
- Do not use a cleaning stick more than once; the print quality will deteriorate. Dispose of the stick after each cleaning.
- Do not soak a used cleaning stick in cleaning liquid; the cleaning liquid will deteriorate.
- Do not rub the nozzle surface of the print heads.
- Clean the sponge section by stroking very lightly and gently. Do not rub, scrape, or flatten the section.
When a warning alarm sounds during cleaning
An alarm sounds 30 minutes after the start of the operation. Perform the operation by following the message displayed in the Utility window.
Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
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In the Adjustment tab, click Manual Cleaning.
Manual Head Cleaning procedures are displayed. Carefully read the on-screen instructions and start the cleaning tasks.
