Replacing the Flushing Sponges

The flushing sponges are components that absorb the ink discharged to prevent clogging of the print heads.

When it is time to replace the flushing sponges, the message The time for flushing sponge replacement has arrived. appears. In this situation, replace the flushing sponges.

For information about purchasing flushing sponges, contact your authorized dealer or visit our website (https://www.rolanddg.com/).

WARNING

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.

Required items

AP-640_FlashingFoam



Flushing sponge

(structural ink section and color ink section: 1 each)

Tweezers
IMPORTANT
  • Always use separate cleaning sticks and cleaning liquid with the structural ink and color ink sections. The structural ink and color ink mixing will result in ink hardening and discharge issues.
MEMO If the inside of the printer is dirty, refer to Cleaning the Machine and perform cleaning.
Procedure
  1. When the message The time for flushing sponge replacement has arrived. appears, tap OK.
  2. Remove any media.
  3. Tap Notification_Panel to display the messages.
  4. Tap The time for flushing sponge replacement has arrived..
    The Replacing the Flushing Sponges window appears.
  5. Tap Execute.

    The first step is displayed on the operation panel. Finish the work within 30 minutes to prevent the print heads from drying out. After 30 minutes, a warning message appears.

  6. Follow the instructions on the operation panel to replace the flushing sponges.

    After finishing the instructed work, tap Panel_Icon_Right_Blue to display the next step. (There are some procedures where the next step is displayed automatically as you perform the work. In these situations, there is no need to tap the button.) In this manner, perform each step of the work in order. If you want to check the previous step or perform it again, tap Panel_Icon_Left_Blue.

    When you finish the last step, tap Finish All. Close the cover to finish the replacement. Dispose of the removed components.

  7. Tap Panel_Icon_Home.
    The home screen appears.