Plotting With The Refillable Ink Pen - Roland DPX-3700A User Manual

Plotting with the Refillable Ink Pen

Using the refillable ink pen
Do not leave the pen with the tip down for a long time. Changes in temperature will cause expansion and contrac-
tion of the air in the ink tank, resulting in leakage of ink. Having only a small amount of ink left in the ink tank will
allow expansion of the air in the tank, resulting in leakage of ink. Refill ink promptly. Using the refillable ink pen
on unsuitable paper will result in clogging of the pen. Use only our brand of refill ink, or pen clogging may result.
If the ink is hard or the tip clogged, Do not shake the pen with excessive force or the internal pin may be bent or
dislodged, especially on fine ink pens. Follow the instructions described in "If the pen tip is clogged."
Care and maintenance
Prior to storing the pen, or when planning not to use the pen for a long time, clean the pen according to the
instructions described in "Washing the pen." If the pen is left without washing, the ink on the tip will harden and it
will be difficult to restore it to full performance.
Washing the pen
1) Remove the pen tip from the holder, and discard the ink left in the ink tank.
2) Wash the pen tip, holder and ink tank in running water.
3) Once the water runs clear, shut off the water and wipe the parts dry.
Ultrasonic cleaners can provide fast and efficient cleaning.
If there is any ink left in the pen, it can lead to clogging.
If the pen tip is clogged
If the ink is hard or the tip clogged, use the following procedure to restore the pen.
1) Soak the pen tip in the pen cleaner fluid (listed below) for one or two days.
2) Wash thoroughly in water, so that no pen cleaner remains on the tip. If any pen cleaner remains, it will degrade
plotting performance.
Purchase pen cleaner fluid at a stationary or drafting supply house.
Settings for plotting using the refillable ink pen
The following operations are required on the display menu when plotting with the refillable ink pen. Select the
settings according to the conditions described below, since settings such as plotting speed and pen force will vary
depending on the diameter of the pen.
Pens diameter
φ 0.25 mm or more
φ 0.18 mm
φ 0.13 mm
Pen speed
25 cm (9-13/16")/sec.
20 cm (7-7/8")/sec. or less
10 cm (3-15/16")/sec or less
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Pen force
18 g
18 g or less
10 g or less