Replacing the Print Head Caps

The print head caps seal the nozzle surfaces of the print heads, preventing these surfaces from drying out and preventing dust from adhering to them.

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

For information about purchasing print head caps, 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

print head cap
CleaningCloth
RT-640_CleaningStick
Print head cap Cloth (that is not fluffy) Cleaning stick
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 cap replacement has arrived. appears, tap OK.
  2. Remove any media.
  3. Tap Panel_Icon_Notification to display the messages.
  4. Tap The time for cap replacement has arrived..
    CapReplace_Panel
    The Cap Replacement screen appears.
  5. Tap Execute.
  6. Tap OK.
    The print-head carriage moves to a location where print head cap replacement is possible.
  7. Follow the instructions on the operation panel to replace the print head caps.
    • 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

    • Ink may drip from the removed print head cap. Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from soiling your hands or the floor.

    • To prevent ink from adhering to your hands, the machine, or the floor, cover the bottom surface of the removed print head cap with paper towels or something similar.

  8. When the print head cap replacement is finished, tap Finish All.
  9. When Close the cover. appears, close the right cover.
    When you close the right cover, you are returned to the original screen.
  10. Tap Panel_Icon_Home to return to the home screen.