Roland BT- Cleaning the Maintenace Unit

Roland BT- Cleaning the Maintenace Unit

Introduction

Regular maintenance of the Maintenance Unit is crucial for your machine's optimal performance and longevity. Follow these steps to clean the Maintenance Unit properly.

Steps to Clean the Maintenance Unit

  1. Access the Maintenance Menu

    • Press the [▼/Menu] key.
    • Use the [▲] or [▼/Menu] key to navigate to [Maintenance].
    • Press the [#Enter] key.

  2. Select Clean Maint Unit

    • Press the [▲] or [▼/Menu] key to select [Clean Maint Unit].
    • Press the [#Enter] key.
    • Wait while "Maintenance in process..." is displayed.

  3. Open the Top Cover

    • When the display shows "Open Top Cover to clean unit," open the top cover.
    • The Maintenance Unit will move to a cleaning position, and the printer's power will turn off automatically.

  4. Clean the Maintenance Unit

    • Wipe off any dirt in the area shown in the figure using the cleaning stick moistened with the cleaning liquid. For the top part of the cap, wipe gently.
    • Wipe the side part, top part, and inner part of the cap until all the solidified ink is removed.

  5. Close the Top Cover

    • After cleaning, close the top cover.
    • Head-cleaning will start after restart, returning the machine to its usual condition.

Warnings and Precautions

  • Do Not Touch: Avoid touching the toothed rubber belt or ink tubes during cleaning. Ensure your sleeves do not get caught in cables or ink tubes.
  • Cleaning Tools: Clean the maintenance unit with the cleaning stick; do not use a cleaning cloth.
  • Dropping Tools: Do not drop the cleaning stick into the machine.
  • Automatic Maintenance: If you haven't cleaned the print head nozzles, proceed to clean them as well.

Conclusion

These steps ensure your machine's Maintenance Unit is cleaned effectively, maintaining optimal printing performance and preventing potential issues. Regular cleaning, as prompted by the machine, is essential for smooth operation.


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