Removal

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 or burns.

WARNING

Only insert and remove the rotary axis unit connector when the main power is off or when executing [Rotary Axis Unit Attachment/Removal] from the Utility.

Failure to do so may result in damage to the equipment or electric shock.

MEMO

  • Use the following link to view a reference video for this procedure. We recommend that you view this video to understand the overall flow of work.

    https://vimeo.com/930488449/1feec5d69a

  • Grease may adhere to the rotary axis unit during removal/installation. Use gloves if necessary.
    OA-RA-8_Grease
Procedure
  1. Close the printer's front cover.
  2. Press the sub power button on the printer.
    The sub power is switched on. When the sub power button indicator changes from flashing blue to steady blue, startup is finished.
    BD-8_SubPowerON
  3. Start Utility from the Roland DG Connect Hub home screen.
    Click Open next to Utility.
    BD-8_Utility_Open
  4. Click BD-8_Utility_MenuButton on the Utility window.
    BD-8_Utility_Menu
  5. Click Preferences.
  6. Click Execute under Rotary Unit Attachment/Removal - Move to Attachment/Removal Position.
    The flat table moves to a position where the rotary axis unit can be removed.
  7. After the flat table stops, open the front cover.
    Cover_open
  8. Open the maintenance cover according to the procedure below.
    1. Hold the underside of the maintenance cover, and pull it approximately 30 mm (1.18 in.) towards you.
    2. Lift the maintenance cover up to remove it.
      To remove the maintenance cover, release the hooks at both ends of the cover.
      BD-8_MaintenanceCover
  9. Remove the connector for the machine.
    Press down on the metal part at both ends of the connector to remove it, as shown in the figure.
    Connecter_Remove
  10. Remove the machine from the flat table.
    CAUTION

    Exercise caution to prevent the rotary axis unit from falling.

    Failure to do so may result in injury.

    1. Remove the rotary axis unit fixing screws.
      FixedScrew_Remove
    2. Remove the machine from the flat table.
    3. Remove the rotary axis unit positioning screws.
      PositionScrew_Remove
    4. Attach the rotary axis unit fixing screws and rotary axis unit positioning screws to the machine.
      The rotary axis unit fixing screws and rotary axis unit positioning screws are needed when attaching the machine. Attach the rotary axis unit fixing screws and rotary axis unit positioning screws to the machine to store them safely.
      BD-8_FixingScrew_Install
  11. Attach the maintenance cover according to the following procedure.
    1. Insert the hooks (B) on the maintenance cover into the grooves on the left and right (A).
    2. Check that the maintenance cover is fixed in place using the magnets (C).
      BD-8_InstallMaintenanceCover
  12. Close the front cover.
  13. Click Finish on the Utility window.
    The illustration on the Utility window will change to the flat table.
    BD-12_UtilityHome
    This completes the procedure for removing the machine.