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VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide
Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges
Checking for Remaining Ink
Procedure
How to Replace Ink Cartridges
When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the default settings have
been changed). Pull out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Printing resumes.

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  • Page 1 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure How to Replace Ink Cartridges When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the default settings have been changed). Pull out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Printing resumes.
  • Page 2 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide Note: Never store ink, cleaning liquid, or discharged fluid in any of the following locations. Any location exposed to open flame. Any location where high temperature may occur. Near bleach or any other such oxidizing agent or explosive material. Any location within reach of children.
  • Page 3 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily Disposing of Discharged Fluid Procedure...
  • Page 4 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide When You Cannot Check Discharged Fluid Level in Drain Bottle Note: Due to the characteristics of SOL INK, splashes inside the drain bottle surface may not allow you to easily check the amount of discharged fluid in the bottle. If the inner surface is not visible, clean the drain bottle in the following way when disposing of the discharged fluid.
  • Page 5 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide Note: Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material. Doing so may cause fire. Note: Before attempting cleaning, switch off the sub power and wait until the platen and dryer cool (approximately 30 minutes). Wipe away any buildup of ink or grime on the media path and other locations as daily cleaning.
  • Page 6 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide About care and Maintenance of Print Heads Care of the print heads is essential to ensuring optimal printing at all times. There are daily care and periodic care. When using ECO-SOL MAX 2 Ink When Normal Cleaning is Not Effective Medium / Powerful Cleaning When the problems such as dot drop-out are not cleared up by the “normal cleaning”, try the more forceful “medium cleaning.”...

  • Page 7: When Uneven Color Issue Occurs

    VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide When powerful cleaning is not effective When the problems such as dot drop-out are not cleared up even by performing powerful cleaning several times, perform “Manual Cleaning.” When Uneven Color Issue Occurs Light Choke Cleaning Note: Light choke cleaning consumes a large quantity of ink.
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  • Page 9: Manual Cleaning

    VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide Manual Cleaning In order to maintain stable printing at all times, perform manual cleaning. Manual cleaning takes approximately 10 minutes. When Manual Cleaning Becomes Necessary Time Frames for Periodic Cleaning The time frame for periodic cleaning varies depending on the ink. When maintenance is necessary ECO-SOL MAX 2 If the message “TIME FOR MAINTENANCE”...
  • Page 10 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide Manual Cleaning Note: Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions above, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury. 1. Enter the Manual Cleaning menu.
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  • Page 12 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide 2. Remove cover R. 3. Clean using the cleaning stick.
  • Page 13 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide 4. Reattach cover L, cover R, and quit the manual cleaning menu.
  • Page 14 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide 5. Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure. Perform a printing test to check the results. Perform a cleaning using the machines cleaning feature several times when necessary.

  • Page 15: When Problems Such As Dot Drop-Out Are Not Cleared Up

    VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide When Problems Such As Dot Drop-Out Are Not Cleared Up When Problems Such as Dot Drop-Out Are Not Cleared Up When flaws in the dot pattern such as dot drop-out are not cleared up even after performing cleaning using the cleaning function (normal, medium, or powerful) or manual cleaning, perform the operation described below.
  • Page 16 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide Note: Be sure to discard the Discharged fluid at this step. A large amount of ink will be discharged during this operation. Be sure to discard the Discharged fluid at this step. If you do not discard the discharged fluid at this step, the Discharged fluid overflows from the drain bottle during the subsequent process.
  • Page 17 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Wiper The wipers are components that you us when cleaning the print heads. When the screen, displays a message like the one shown, it means the item needs to be replaced. Replace with new items. Note: be sure to perform operations as specified by the following instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
  • Page 18 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide 2. Replace the wiper.
  • Page 19 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide 3. Reattach the cover R, and quit the wiper replacement menu.

  • Page 20: Replacing The Felt Wiper

    VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide 4. Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure. Perform a printing test to check the result. Replacing the Felt Wiper The felt wiper is the part used for cleaning of the print heads. When such the screen is displayed on the display screen, it is time for replacement.
  • Page 21 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide 2. Replace the felt wiper.
  • Page 22 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide 3. Reattach the cover R, and quit the felt wiper replacement menu.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Blade

    VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide 4. Perform a printing test to check the result. Perform a printing test to check the result. Replacing the Blade If the blade becomes dull, or if the edge of the blade is chipped, or if the blade quality is lowered, replace it with a new blade.
  • Page 24 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide 2. Replace the blade.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Separating Knife

    VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide 3. Quit the blade replacement menu. 4. Adjusting the cutting conditions and cutting-in amount. Adjust the cutting conditions and cutting-in amount. Replacing the Separating Knife If the separating knife becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement knife. Note: Be sure to perform operations as specified by the following instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
  • Page 26 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury. Note: Never touch the tip of the blade with your fingers. Doing so may result in injury. 1. Enter the blade replacement menu. 2. Replace the separating knife.
  • Page 27 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide 3. Quit the blade replacement menu. When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Keep performing Maintenance...

  • Page 28: Alarm Feature

    VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide Switch on the power once a month Switch on the sub power once a month. When you turn on the power, the machine automatically performs some operations such as those to keep the print heads from drying out. Allowing the machine to stand completely unused for a prolonged period may damage the print heads, so be sure to switch on the power to perform these automatic operations.
  • Page 29 VSi,VS,RF Series Maintenance Guide Note: Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen to display “EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE.” Failing to do so may cause discharged fluid to flow out of the machine and spill onto your hands or the floor and cause a stain. Note: Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame.
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