Manual Cleaning
When Manual Cleaning Is Necessary
The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropriate mainte-
nance. 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.
TIME FOR
MAINTENANCE
When Symptoms That Cannot Be Improved with Powerful Cleaning Occur
When any of the symptoms given below occur and powerful cleaning is not effective, perform manual cleaning.
Dot drop-out/Dot displacement
Dust or other foreign matter adheres to the
print heads and impedes correct ink dis-
charge.
MEMO
Wiper replacement may also be effective in improving these symptoms.
RELATED LINKS
・ User's Manual(https://webmanual.rolanddg.com/SG2-640)
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2. Regular Maintenance
Ink drips
Ink pools in dust or dirt adhered to the print
heads, and drips onto the media.
Dragging dirt
The phenomenon where dirt or dust accumu-
lates on the print heads.