Replacing the Flushing Sponges

The flushing sponge absorbs the discharged ink or cleaning liquid to prevent clogging of the print heads.

Replacement is necessary if the The time for flushing sponge replacement has arrived. message appears.

IMPORTANT If the flushing sponge is not replaced after the message appears, the flushing sponge may not sufficiently absorb ink or cleaning liquid, resulting in an overflow.
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 or burns.

Required items
FLsponge

2-Tweezers

dropper


Flushing sponge Tweezers Dropper Cleaning liquid
IMPORTANT
  • To prevent the print heads from drying out, finish this procedure in 10 minutes or less. A warning beep sounds after 10 minutes.
  • Take care to prevent ink from adhering to the operation panel.
Procedure
  1. When the message The time for flushing sponge replacement has arrived. appears, tap OK.
  2. Remove any media.
  3. Tap Panel_Icon_Notification to display the messages.
  4. Tap The time for flushing sponge replacement has arrived..
    FlashingSponjiReplace_Panel
    The Flushing Sponge Replacement screen appears.
  5. Tap Execute.
  6. Tap OK.
    The print-head carriage moves to a location where flushing sponge replacement is possible.
  7. Follow the instructions on the operation panel to replace the flushing sponge.
    • Tap Panel_Icon_Left_Blue or Panel_Icon_Right_Blue to check the procedure.
    • If you complete the work without viewing the instructions, tap Finish All.
    IMPORTANT Flushing sponges do not have a specified front or back. They can be attached with either orientation.
  8. When the flushing sponge replacement is finished, tap Finish All.
  9. When Close the cover. is displayed, close the flushing cover.

    CloseMaintenanceCover
  10. Close the right cover.
    When you close the right cover, you are returned to the original screen.
  11. Tap Panel_Icon_Home to return to the home screen.