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Chapter 2 Maintenance
Maintenance That Must Be Performed Once a Month or More
Manual Cleaning
When manual cleaning becomes necessary
When there is a lot of scattered ink mist and the inside of the machine is soiled
Perform this cleaning every day when frequently printing with the print heads at a distance from the print
surface or when ink is emitted to locations that protrude from the print surface. If the scattered ink mist is
allowed to harden, it may cause malfunctions.
Perform manual cleaning once a month or more
To keep the stable printing condition at all times, perform manual cleaning once a month or more.
Manual cleaning is recommended when the following symptoms occur
If symptoms such as those shown below persist even after you have performed cleaning such as normal
cleaning, perform manual cleaning.
Replacing the wipers is also an effective means of improving the symptoms.
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“Replacing the Wipers” (p. 66)
Dot drop-out
Ink drips
Dragging dirt
Dust or other foreign matter
adheres to the print heads and
impedes correct ink discharge.
Ink accumulates on dirty areas
around the print heads and drips
onto the media.
Dirt accumulates on the area
around the print heads and touches
the media.
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The frequency with which manual cleaning should be performed depends on the machine's use. For
information about the frequency of cleaning needed for your conditions of use, contact your authorized
Roland DG Corp. dealer.
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If you use up the cleaning sticks and cleaning liquid used for manual cleaning, contact your authorized
Roland DG Corp. dealer.
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The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of
replacement depending on use. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.