Replacing the Print Head Caps

The print head caps (in two locations) 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.

Required items

print head cap
CleaningCloth
RT-640_CleaningStick
Print head caps (2) Cloth (that is not fluffy) Cleaning stick
Procedure
  1. When the message The time for cap 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 cap replacement has arrived..
    UI_PNL_Notification_Fragment_Cap_Replace
    The Cap Replacement screen appears.
  5. Tap Execute.
    The print-head carriage moves to a location where print head cap replacement is possible.
  6. When Open the right cover. appears, open the right cover.

    XP_RvoverOpen
    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.
    Dissipates static electricity
  8. Replace the print head cap.
    1. Grasp the protrusions on the print head cap (), release the two hooks while gently pulling up, and then remove the print head cap.
      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.


      Replace the print head cap
    2. Dispose of the removed print head cap.
    3. Wipe the print head cap case and the area around it free of dirt and ink with a cleaning stick or a cloth.

      Wipe off any dirt or ink around the print head cap case
    4. Align the protrusions on the new print head cap () with the slots (), and then push the new cap in until it clicks.
      Gently pull the print head cap up and check that it is not removed.
      Print head replacement
    5. Repeat steps (1) to (4) to replace the other print head cap.
  9. When the print head cap replacement is finished, tap Finish All.
  10. When Close the cover. appears, close the right cover.
    When you close the right cover, you are returned to the original screen.
  11. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_HOME to go back to the original screen.