Roland XC 540 User Manual

							5-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit
69Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment
1.Change to the print-head manual-cleaning mode.

Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
Press 
.
Press .
Press .
Open the front cover and remove the maintenance cover.
Close the front cover.
Press 
.
The print-head carriage moves to the left side of the machine, and
then the screen shown in the figure appears.
	Open the front cover.
Preparations are complete when this screen appears.

Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any
static electricity.
MENU
SUB    MENU
SUB MENU
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
FINISHED?
Maintenance cover
OPEN MAINTE-
NANCE COVER
NOW PROCESSING..
OPEN FRONT
COVER
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2.Clean using the cleaning stick. Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust (lint).
Clean in the sequence shown in the figure below.
Never touch the nozzle surface.
Clean only the metal frame.
Area to clean
Area to cleanArea to clean
Area to cleanGently stroke the sponge.
Never rub with force.
Cleaning stick
Be sure to clean using one of the included cleaning sticks.
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3.Quit the manual cleaning mode.

Close the front cover.
Press 
.
The print-head carriage moves to the right side of the machine, and then the
screen shown in the figure appears.
Open the front cover and close the maintenance cover.
Close the front cover.
Press .
Press 
 to go back to the original screen.
4.Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure.
Perform a printing test to check the results.
Perform cleaning several times as required.
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W  1346mm
SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
Maintenance cover
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
NOW PROCESSING..
CLOSE MAINTE-
NABCE COVER
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							72Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment
5-4 Replacing Consumable Parts
Replacing the Wipers
The wipers are components that you use 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.
Important Notes on This Procedure
➢To prevent the heads from drying out, finish this procedure in 30 minutes or less.
➢A warning beep sounds after 30 minutes. At this time, stop work, attach the right side cover, and press 
.
When the head-protection operation finishes, restart the procedure from the beginning.
CAUTIONBe sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch
any area not specified in the instructions.
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
1.Display the [REPLACE WIPER] menu.

Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
Press 
.
Press .
Press .
The print-head carriage moves to a location permitting wiper replacement, and
then the screen shown in the figure appears.
Open front cover.
Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
	Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static elec-
tricity.
TIME FOR
    WIPER REPLACE
MENU
SUB    MENU
SUB MENU
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
REPLACE WIPER
OPEN FRONT
COVER
FINISHED?
Press .
NOW PROCESSING..
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2.Replace the wipers. Use the included tweezers.

Detach the old wipers.
Detach the hook and pull up and out.
Insert the new wipers.
Attach the hook.
3.Quit the [REPLACE WIPER] menu.

Close the front door.
Press 
.
After the process to quit the [REPLACE WIPER] menu ends, the screen shown in
the figure appears.
Press .
Press 
 to go back to the original screen.
Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure.
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Felt surface toward
the rear
Rubber surface toward
the front
Hook
MAINTENANCE
REPLACE WIPER
NOW PROCESSING..
W  1346mm
SETUP    SHEET
        ROLL
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							5-4 Replacing Consumable Parts
74Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment
Replacing the Blade
If the blade becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement blade.
CAUTIONBe sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch
any area not specified in the instructions.
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
CAUTIONDo not touch the tip of the separating knife with your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury.
1.Enter the blade replacement mode.

Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
Press 
.
Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
The print-head carriage moves to a location permitting blade replacement, and
then the screen shown in the figure appears.
Open the front cover.
Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
2.Replace the Blade.

Remove the blade holder.
MENU
SUB    MENU
FINISHED?
MAINTENANCE
REPLACE KNIFE
Blade holder
Loosen the screw.
SUB MENU
MAINTENANCE
OPEN FRONT
COVER
NOW PROCESSING..
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Remove the old blade.
Install a new blade.
Reinstall the blade holder.
If installed without supporting the screw in this way, cutting quality
may become poor.
Tighten the screw.
Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose.
3.Quit the [REPLACE KNIFE] menu.
Close the front cover, and press .
It snaps into place with
an audible click.
New blade Push-pin
Blade holder
Screw
Screw
Blade holder
Old blade
Press this pin
Insert until the collar is
flush with the surface.
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							5-4 Replacing Consumable Parts
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Replacing the Separating Knife
If the separating knife becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement blade.
CAUTIONBe sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch
any area not specified in the instructions.
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
CAUTIONDo not touch the tip of the separating knife with your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury.
1.Enter the blade replacement mode.

Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
Press 
.
Press .
Press 
 several times.
Press .
The print-head carriage moves to a location permitting blade replacement, and
then the screen shown in the figure appears.
Open the front cover.
Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
2.Replace the separating knife.

Remove the separating knife.
Install a new knife.
The knife is secured in place by the magnet.
1
2
Magnet
Positioning
groove
MENU
SUB    MENU
MAINTENANCE
REPLACE KNIFE
SUB MENU
MAINTENANCE
FINISHED?
OPEN FRONT
COVER
NOW PROCESSING..
1. Loosen the screw until it slips out.
2. Grasp the screw portion, and slowly pull it out in the
direction of the arrow. When doing this, do not pull it back
toward you.
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Slowly insert it into the groove.
Tighten the screw.
Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip out of
position at this time.
3.Quit the [REPLACE KNIFE] menu.
Close the front cover, and press .
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							78Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment
5-5 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period
Keep Performing Maintenance
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.
Keep at a Constant Temperature and Relative Humidity
Even when the machine is not in use, keep it at a temperature of 5 to 40˚C (41 to 104˚F) and a relative humidity of 20
to 80% (with no condensation). Temperatures that are too high may degrade the ink and cause malfunction. Tempera-
tures that are too low may cause the ink to freeze and damage the heads.
Alarm Feature
This function is to remind you to switch on the sub power once a month. When the ma-
chine remains unused for about one month, this screen appears and a warning beep sounds.
If this screen appears, switch on the sub power. When maintenance operations finish, switch
                                         off the sub power.
This feature operates when the printers main power is turned on. We recommend leaving on just the main power to
the printer even when the machine is to remain out of use for a prolonged period.
Important Note on Draining Ink
This machine has features for draining internal ink and for performing washing using washing cartridges, but they
should never be used except in special cases. The machine to stand without ink for a prolonged period may damage
the heads, even if internal washing is performed. Once ink has been filled, then as a rule the ink should never be
drained.
PRESS THE POWER
KEY TO CLEAN
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