Replacing the Wiper

The wiper periodically cleans the surface of the print heads.

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

For information about purchasing wipers, 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

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Wiper Cleaning stick Cleaning liquid
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..
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    The Wiper Replacement screen appears.
  5. Tap Execute.
    The print-head carriage moves to a location where wiper replacement is possible.
  6. When Open the right cover. appears, open the right cover.

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    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. Tap Finish All.
  9. Replace the wiper.
    1. Detach the old wiper.
      While pressing the hooks on the left and right sides to release the locks, pull the wiper up and out.

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    2. Dispose of the detached, old wiper.
    3. Attach the new wiper.
      Insert the wiper as shown in the figure. Hold the hooks on the left and right sides, pressing in just enough so that the locks are not released. Then, gently pull the wiper up and check that it is not removed.
      MEMO Install the wiper so that surface (1) faces to the right.

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  10. Moisten a new cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid.
    IMPORTANT
    1. Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks.
    2. Do not use a previously used cleaning stick.
    3. Do not put a previously used cleaning stick into the cleaning liquid.


  11. Wipe off wiper surfaces a and b with the cleaning stick.

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  12. When the replacement of the wiper is complete, tap Finish All.
  13. When Close the cover. appears, close the right cover.
    When you close the right cover, you are returned to the original screen.
  14. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_HOME to go back to the original screen.