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Regular Maintenance Guide
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Summary of Contents for Roland TrueVIS VG2-640
- Page 1 • Roland DG Corporation assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may occur with respect to any article made using this product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
• VG2-640: 64-inch model • VG2-540: 54-inch model Also, most of the figures in this document depict the VG2-640. Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. http://www.rolanddg.com/ Copyright © 2019 Roland DG Corporation... -
Page 5: Introduction
1. Introduction Important Notes on Handling and Use ............... 4 Printer .......................4 Ink Pouches .......................5 Basic Maintenance Knowledge ................... 6 Types and Timing of Maintenance ..............6 Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period ....8 1.Introduction... -
Page 6: Important Notes On Handling And Use
Important Notes on Handling and Use Printer • This machine is a precision device. ¾ Never subject the machine to impacts or excessive force. ¾ Never needlessly put your hand or fingers inside the cover, the ink-pouch ports, or other internal areas of the machine. -
Page 7: Ink Pouches
Important Notes on Handling and Use Ink Pouches • Ink pouches come in various types. ¾ Use a type that is compatible with the printer. • Never subject to impact or attempt to disassemble. ¾ Never drop the ink pouches or shake them forcefully. The impact may rupture the internal pouch and cause the ink to leak. -
Page 8: Basic Maintenance Knowledge
Basic Maintenance Knowledge Types and Timing of Maintenance To use this machine under its optimal conditions, it is important to perform the appropriate mainte- nance at the appropriate times. Regular maintenance These are the maintenance items that are required on a daily basis. Timing Category Item... - Page 9 • Wipers Cleaning the wiper tray • Tray pad • Blade Replacing the Blade When a cutting edge becomes dull • Separating knife Replacing the separating knife* Some Roland DG Corporation models refer to this as the "separating knife." 1.Introduction...
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Page 10: Measures When The Printer Is Not In Use For A Prolonged Period
Basic Maintenance Knowledge Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Be sure to follow the instructions shown below when the printer is not in use for a prolonged peri- • Empty the drain bottle. If you know that you will not use the machine for a prolonged period, empty the drain bottle. When the main power is on, the machine periodically performs automatic maintenance in which fluid is discharged. -
Page 11: Regular Maintenance
2. Regular Maintenance Cleaning the Machine ....................10 Cleaning the Media Path .................10 Cleaning the Knife Carriage Roller ..............11 Disposing of Discharged Fluid ................... 12 Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid ..........12 If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears .........12 If the Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit ..........13 Daily Head Cleaning .................... -
Page 12: Cleaning The Machine
Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Media Path Wipe away any ink or grime on the media path and other areas as part of the daily cleaning pro- cedure. It is easy for ink or grime to affix to the media path, and, if left unattended, this will con- taminate new media and have a negative effect on the transport of media when it is output. -
Page 13: Cleaning The Knife Carriage Roller
Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Knife Carriage Roller Paper dust affixes to the separating knife carriage roller during media separation. Periodically wipe the area clean. Never use a solvent such as gasoline, alcohol, or thinner to perform clean- WARNING ing. Doing so may cause fire. -
Page 14: Disposing Of Discharged Fluid
Disposing of Discharged Fluid Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame. WARNING Doing so may cause fire. To store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included drain bottle CAUTION or in a durable sealed container such as a metal can or polyethylene tank, and cap the container tightly. Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause fire, odor, or physical distress. IM P O RTAN T Dispose of discharged fluid properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale. Discharged fluid is flammable and contains toxic ingredients. Never attempt to incinerate discharged fluid or discard it with ordinary trash. -
Page 15: If The Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit
Disposing of Discharged Fluid Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen to display CAUTION "EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE." After discarding the discharged fluid, promptly attach the drain bottle to the machine. Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow out of the tube and spill, soiling your hands or the floor. IM PORTANT When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine. Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from soiling your hands or the floor. - Page 16 Disposing of Discharged Fluid Press [ ] once, and then press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below. MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE Press [ENTER]. When the screen shown below appears, remove the drain bottle and discard the dis- charged fluid. EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen to display CAUTION "EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE." After discarding the discharged fluid, promptly attach the drain bottle to the machine. Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow out of the tube and spill, soiling your hands or the floor. IM PORTANT When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine.
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Page 17: Daily Print Head Checks
Daily Print Head Checks Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropri- ate maintenance. Before daily operations, perform a printing test to ensure that no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs. If dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, perform cleaning of the print heads (normal cleaning). - Page 18 Daily Print Head Checks Performing Normal Cleaning Procedure Press [ ] to display the screen shown below. CLEANING NORMAL CL. Check for the group with dot drop-out or dot displacement by viewing the results of the printing test. The space from "A" to "B" is group A. The space from "B" to the right side is group B. MEMO If the printing-test results are difficult to interpret Check the results in a bright location, changing your line of vision.
- Page 19 Daily Print Head Checks Press [ENTER]. The screen shown below appears, and then cleaning starts. The (approximate) remaining time for the procedure is displayed on the screen. (The display shown below is an example. "01:45" = "1 minute and 45 seconds") CLEANING...
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Page 20: When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective
When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Medium Cleaning Method The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropri- ate maintenance. When problems such as dot drop-out are not resolved by normal cleaning ( P. 15 ), perform the more forceful "medium cleaning"... - Page 21 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective ME MO If the printing-test results are difficult to interpret Check the results in a bright location, changing your line of vision. It is visible using the reflection of the light. Select the group of print heads to clean. 1 Press [ ] or [ ] to select the group of print heads that is not to be cleaned. MEDIUM CL.
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Page 22: Powerful Cleaning Method
When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Powerful Cleaning Method The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropri- ate maintenance. When problems such as dot drop-out are not resolved by medium cleaning ( P. 18 ), perform the more forceful "powerful cleaning"... - Page 23 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective ME MO If the printing-test results are difficult to interpret Check the results in a bright location, changing your line of vision. It is visible using the reflection of the light. Select the group of print heads to clean. 1 Press [ ] or [ ] to select the group of print heads that is not to be cleaned. POWERFULL CL.
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Page 24: Manual Cleaning
Manual Cleaning When Manual Cleaning Is Necessary The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropri- ate maintenance. It is important to perform manual cleaning with the appropriate timing. When a Message Appears The following message appears periodically. When this message is displayed, be sure to perform manual cleaning. -
Page 25: Manual Cleaning Method
• Stroke the sponges very gently, applying as little pressure as possible. Never rub, scrape, or crush them. • If you use up the cleaning sticks or the cleaning liquid, contact your authorized Roland DG Corpora- tion dealer or visit our website (http://rolanddg.com/). - Page 26 Manual Cleaning Clean the print head caps. Procedure Remove any media. Press [FUNCTION]. Press [ ] once, and then press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below. CLEANING MANUAL CL. Press [ENTER]. After "NOW PROCESSING.." is displayed, the screen shown below appears. Also, the print head moves to the left end of the platen. FINISHED? IM PORTANT Do not press the [ENTER] key at this stage. Press the [ENTER] key after cleaning is complete. If you press the [ENTER] key at this stage, wait for the screen to change as shown in the following figure, and then press the [ENTER] key again.
- Page 27 Manual Cleaning Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity. Moisten the cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid. IM PORTANT Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks. Clean the locations shown in the following figure. Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust (lint). When you have finished cleaning, close the right cover. 2.Regular Maintenance...
- Page 28 Manual Cleaning Clean the print heads. Procedure Open the front cover. Open the left cover. Remove the cut rail. Move the print-head carriage to the position where the cut rail was present. Move the print-head carriage by hand. 2.Regular Maintenance...
- Page 29 Manual Cleaning When moving the print-head carriage by hand, be sure to hold the speci- CAUTION fied position. Moving it by holding positions other than that specified may deform and damage the cover. : Position to hold with your hand Moisten the cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid. IM PORTANT Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks. Clean the locations shown in the following figure.
- Page 30 Manual Cleaning When moving the print-head carriage by hand, be sure to hold the speci- CAUTION fied position. Moving it by holding positions other than that specified may deform and damage the cover. : Position to hold with your hand Attach the cut rail. Close the left cover. Close the front cover. Press [ENTER]. FINISHED? The screen shown below appears, and then cleaning starts. The (approximate) re- maining time for the procedure is displayed on the screen. (The display shown below is an example. "01:45" = "1 minute and 45 seconds") CLEANING... >> 01:45 When cleaning finishes, the screen shown below appears again. CLEANING MANUAL CL.
- Page 31 Manual Cleaning Perform a printing test to check the results. Procedure Load the media. Press [FUNCTION]. Press [ ], then [ ] to display the screen shown below. CLEANING TEST PRINT Press [ENTER]. A test pattern is printed. Check whether there is dot drop-out or dot displacement in the test pattern. Missing blocks indicate dot drop-out. Collapsed or inclined blocks indicate dot displacement. If you have opened the front cover, close it. If no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, this operation is finished. Press [FUNCTION] to go back to the original screen.
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Page 32: Consumable Products And Parts Related To Manual Cleaning
Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.rolanddg.com/). • 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 Corporation dealer. 2.Regular Maintenance... -
Page 33: If Colors Are Uneven
If Colors Are Uneven Mixing the Ink by Shaking the Pouch Tray If ink components precipitate in the ink pouch, colors may be uneven (unevenness in printed colors). If colors are uneven, remove the pouch trays, and then shake them 50 times (for approximately 20 seconds).