Cleaning around the Print Heads

The print head caps seal the nozzle surfaces of the print heads, preventing these surfaces from drying out and preventing dust from adhering to them. The wiper cleans the nozzle surface of the print heads, and the wiper cleaner cleans the wiper. The flushing sponge absorbs flushed ink to maintain nozzle spray performance.

These are important components that ensure the performance of the printer and require appropriate maintenance. The operation panel displays guidance (notifications) regarding when maintenance is required.

  • If you use up the cleaning sticks and cleaning liquid used for this work, contact your authorized dealer or visit our website (https://www.rolanddg.com/).
  • The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Contact your authorized dealer.
IMPORTANT
  • Be sure to use different cleaning sticks in the color ink section and the structural ink section. Using the same cleaning stick may lead to the structural ink and color ink mixing, resulting in ink hardening and discharge issues.
  • Never use any implements other than the included cleaning sticks. Cotton swabs or other lint-producing items may damage the print heads.
  • Do not use a dropper or cleaning liquid other than those included.
  • Be sure to use new cleaning sticks. Reusing cleaning sticks will adversely affect the printing results.
  • Do not put a cleaning stick that has been used for cleaning into the cleaning liquid. Doing so will deteriorate the cleaning liquid.
  • When you perform manual cleaning, finish the work within 30 minutes to prevent the print heads from drying out. After 30 minutes, the alarm will sound, so pause the procedure and perform the following operations.
    • Close all the covers.
    • Tap Finish All to end manual cleaning.
    • Restart the cleaning procedure from the beginning.

When a Message Appears

When the message The time for manual cleaning has arrived. or Fill the flushing sponge with cleaning liquid. appears, you can tap Panel_Icon_Notification on the home screen to check the notification details. Tap the notification to display a screen for performing the work.