Replacing the Wiper and the Tray Pad

The wipers and the tray pads are components that are used for cleaning the print heads.

When it is time to replace the wiper, the message The time for wiper replacement has arrived. appears. In this situation, replace the wiper and tray pad.

For information about purchasing wipers or tray pads, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation 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






Wiper Tray pad Tweezers
Procedure
  1. When the message The time for wiper replacement has arrived. appears, tap OK.
  2. Remove any media.
  3. Tap VG3_Panel_Icon_NOTE_1note to display the messages.
  4. Tap The time for wiper replacement has arrived..
    VG3_Panel_NOTE_TimetoReplaceWiper
    The Wiper Replacement screen appears.
  5. Tap Execute.
    The cutting carriage moves to a location where wiper replacement is possible.
  6. When Open the right cover. appears, open the right cover.
    VG3_RcoverOpen
    MEMO The procedure is displayed on the operation panel.
    • Tap VG3_Panel_Icon_LEFT_blue or VG3_Panel_Icon_RIGHT_blue to check the procedure.
    • If you complete the work without viewing the instructions, tap Finish All.
  7. Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.

    VG3_NonElectrostatic

  8. Replace the wipers.
    1. Detach the old wipers.
      Using the tweezers, unhook the wipers, and then pull them up. Using the tweezers to press on the hook in the hole on the wiper makes it easier to remove the wiper.
    2. Attach the new wipers.
      Place the inclined end of the wiper on the back side of the machine. If the wiper is installed with the incorrect orientation, appropriate cleaning will not be possible.

      Be sure to attach the wiper to the hook. Failure to do so may result in dot drop-out or other problems.


      VG3-ReplaceWiper

  9. Replace the tray pad.

    VG3-ReplaceTraypad

    IMPORTANT Place the tray pad with an orientation that matches the shape of the wiper tray. If you place the tray pad with the incorrect orientation, it will not be possible to clean the wiper correctly.
  10. When the replacement of the wiper and tray pad is complete, tap Finish All.
  11. When Close the cover. appears, close the right cover.
    When you close the right cover, you are returned to the original screen.
  12. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_HOME to go back to the original screen.