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.

Daily cleaning: wipe off any ink and grime on the media path. The pinch rollers, grit rollers, and platen are particularly subject to grime. Use neutral detergent diluted with water, and a damp cloth to wipe off ink and grime.

MEMO:
  • This machine is a precision device and is affected by dust and dirt. Clean thoroughly on a daily basis.
  • Never oil or lubricate the machine.

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Grit rollers Use a brush to remove any stuck media fibers and waste. Never use a metal brush.
Pinch rollers Periodically wipe off grime. Failure to wipe clean may result in dirt on the media.
Platen Wipe off ink and grime left on and waste. Never use a metal brush. the media path.

Replacing the Waste Cartridge

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

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CAUTION:

Remove the waste cartridge after the message appears in the Utility window.

If this procedure is not followed, discharged fluid may overflow from the main unit and stain your hands or drip and stain 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 a 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.

    To purchase a waste cartridge, contact your authorized dealer or Roland DG.

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.