When Manual Cleaning Is Necessary
The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropriate maintenance. It is important to perform manual cleaning with the appropriate timing.
Once a week or more
To keep a stable printing condition at all times, perform manual cleaning once a week or more.
When there is a lot of scattered ink mist and the inside of the machine is soiled
Perform this cleaning every day when frequently printing with the print heads at a distance from the print surface or when ink is emitted to locations that protrude from the print surface. If the scattered ink mist is allowed to harden, it may cause malfunctions.
When symptoms that cannot be improved with powerful cleaning occur
When any of the symptoms given below occur and powerful cleaning is not effective, perform manual cleaning.
| Dot drop-out/Dot displacement | Ink drips | Dragging dirt |
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| Dust or other foreign matter adheres to the print heads and impedes correct ink discharge. | Ink accumulates on dirty areas around the print heads and drips onto the object to be printed on. | Dirt accumulates on the area around the print heads and touches the object to be printed on. |
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When the manual cleaning process is finished, refresh the heads. Be sure to perform head refreshing.
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The frequency with which manual cleaning should be performed depends on the machine's use. For information about the frequency of cleaning needed for your conditions of use, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer.
- If you use up the cleaning sticks and cleaning liquid used for manual cleaning, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer.
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The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer.
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Wiper replacement may also be effective in improving these symptoms.