User`s manual
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Maintenance
Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month
When Manual-Cleaning Becomes Necessary
Perform the manual cleaning more than once a month.
To keep the stable output condition at all times, perform the manual cleaning more than once a month. The
manual cleaning takes approximately 10 minutes.
The manual cleaning is recommended when the following symptoms occur.
It is recommended to perform the manual cleaning when any of the symptoms given below occurs and it
cannot be solved by the automatic cleaning functions such as the normal cleaning.
For your information, replacement of the wiper or felt wiper is also eective to improve the symptoms.
P. 84, "Replacing the Wiper” p. 87, "Replacing the Felt Wiper”
Dot drop-out or deection Ink drips Dragging dirt
Flaws in the dot pattern
are caused by dust on the
print head.
Ink that has adhered to a
dirty or dusty print head
drips onto the media.
When dirt or dust accumu-
lates on the print head it
can interfere with image
quality.
* When the cleaning stick and cleaning uid for the manual cleaning runs out, place an order for them with
your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
* The print head is a component that wears out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of
replacement depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.