Replacing the wiper cleaner

The wiper cleaner removes ink, dust, and similar substances that have adhered to the wiper during cleaning.

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

For information about purchasing wiper cleaners, 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

Pad_Wiper

2-Tweezers



Wiper cleaner Tweezers Cleaning stick Cleaning liquid
Procedure
  1. When the message The time for wiper cleaner 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 cleaner replacement has arrived..
    LG_Panel_NOTE_TimetoReplaceWiperCleaner
    The Wiper Cleaner Replacement screen appears.
  5. Tap Execute.
    The print-head carriage moves to a location where wiper cleaner replacement is possible.
  6. When Open the right cover. appears, open the right cover.

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  7. Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.

    Dissipates static electricity
  8. Tap Finish All.
  9. When Open the flushing cover. is displayed, grasp the part indicated by , and open the flushing cover.

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  10. Use a pair of tweezers to replace the wiper cleaner.
    1. While pressing the lock () down, open the wiper cleaner cover.

      Press the lock to open the wiper cleaner cover
      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.
    2. Remove the wiper cleaner from the protrusions (A) used for positioning, and then pull the cleaner up and out.

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    3. Dispose of the detached wiper cleaner.
    4. Attach the new wiper cleaner.
      Insert the wiper cleaner so the holes (A) match the protrusions (B). Because wiper cleaners do not have a specified front or back, they can be attached with either orientation.

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  11. Moisten a new cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid.
    MEMO
    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.


  12. Push the cleaning stick against the top and bottom surfaces of the wiper cleaner to apply the cleaning liquid.

    Application of wiper cleaner cleaning solution
  13. Close the wiper cleaner cover and the flushing cover.
    Firmly push the flushing cover closed to ensure that it is locked.

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