Roland VersaUV LEF2-200 Operating manual

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R1-181211
Regular Maintenance Guide

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Contents
Contents ......................................................................................................... 1
1. Introducon.................................................................................................3
Important Notes on Handling and Use........................................................... 4
Printer.......................................................................................................................... 4
Ink Cartridges .............................................................................................................. 5
Basic Maintenance Knowledge....................................................................... 6
Types and Timing of Maintenance .............................................................................. 6
Automac Maintenance Feature and Notes ............................................................... 8
Alarm Feature.............................................................................................................. 8
Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period .............................. 8
2. Regular Maintenance ...................................................................................9
Cleaning the Machine................................................................................... 10
Cleaning the Machine on a Daily Basis ...................................................................... 10
Replacing Ink Cartridges ............................................................................... 11
Checking for Remaining Ink ....................................................................................... 11
How to Replace the Ink Cartridge.............................................................................. 12
Disposing of Discharged Fluid....................................................................... 14
Precauons for Disposing of Discharged Fluid .......................................................... 14
If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears ................................................... 14
If the Drain Bole Exceeds Its Capacity Limit ............................................................ 16
Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily ............................................... 19
Maintenance of Ink Cartridges .................................................................................. 19
Prinng Tests and Normal Cleaning........................................................................... 19
Head Refreshing Method........................................................................................... 27
When Normal Cleaning Is Not Eecve........................................................ 33
Medium Cleaning Method......................................................................................... 33
Powerful Cleaning Method........................................................................................ 35
Manual Cleaning........................................................................................... 39
When Manual Cleaning Is Necessary ........................................................................ 39
Manual Cleaning Method.......................................................................................... 40
Consumable Products and Parts Related to Manual Cleaning ..................................44
Reducing Paper Used during Prinng Tests .................................................. 45
Performing Prinng Tests Arranged Horizontally....................................................... 45
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1.Introduction
1. Introduction
Important Notes on Handling and Use ....................................................................... 4
Printer ...............................................................................................................4
Ink Cartridges....................................................................................................5
Basic Maintenance Knowledge................................................................................... 6
Types and Timing of Maintenance....................................................................6
Automac Maintenance Feature and Notes.....................................................8
Alarm Feature ...................................................................................................8
Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period....................8

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1.Introduction
Important Notes on Handling and Use
Printer
• This machine is a precision device.
¾Never subject the machine to impacts or excessive force.
¾Never needlessly put your hand or ngers inside the cover, the ink-cartridge ports, or other inter-
nal areas of the machine.
• Install in a suitable locaon.
¾Install the machine in a locaon having the specied temperature and humidity.
¾Install the machine in a quiet, stable locaon oering good operang condions.
• Open and close the front cover gently.
¾Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and keep holding it unl the cover is completely
opened or closed. If you do not open and close the front cover gently, it may break or you may be
injured.
• The print heads and the UV emier are delicate devices.
¾Never needlessly touch or allow the object to be printed on to scrape them. Failure to handle
these items with care may cause damage.
¾The print heads may be damaged if allowed to dry out. The machine prevents desiccaon au-
tomacally, but improper operaon may render this feature inoperave. Operate the machine
properly, as specied in this manual.
¾Never leave the machine with an ink cartridge removed. Remaining ink in the printer may harden
and clog the print heads.
¾Daily maintenance as well as various types of maintenance depending on the status must be per-
formed. Read this manual thoroughly and perform the appropriate maintenance at the appropri-
ate mes.
¾The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the fre-
quency of replacement depending on use.

Important Notes on Handling and Use
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1.Introduction
Ink Cartridges
• Ink cartridges come in various types.
¾Use a type that is compable with the printer. Also, be sure to use only genuine items from Ro-
land DG Corporaon.
• Never subject to impact or aempt to disassemble.
¾Never drop the ink cartridges or shake them forcefully. The impact may rupture the internal
pouch and cause the ink to leak.
¾Never aempt to disassemble the ink pouches.
¾Never aempt to rell the ink.
¾If ink gets on your hands or clothing, wash it o as soon as possible. Removal may become di-
cult if you leave such adhered ink untreated.
• Storage
¾Use up the ink before the expiraon date printed on the ink cartridge.
¾Store the ink cartridges in a locaon that is not subject to direct sunlight or strong illuminaon.
¾Store the ink cartridges unopened in a well-venlated locaon at a temperature of 5°C (41°F) or
higher and less than 35°C (95°F) and a relave humidity of 20 to 80%RH.

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1.Introduction
Basic Maintenance Knowledge
Types and Timing of Maintenance
To use this machine under its opmal condions, it is important to perform the appropriate mainte-
nance at the appropriate mes.
Regular Maintenance
These are the maintenance items that are required on a daily basis.
Timing Category Item
Before daily operaons
Maintenance of ink car-
tridges P. 19 "Maintenance of Ink Cartridges"
Cleaning of the print heads P. 19 "Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning"
During and aer daily oper-
aons
Cleaning of the print heads P. 27 "Head Refreshing Method"
Cleaning the machine P. 10 "Cleaning the Machine"
Replacing ink cartridges P. 12 "How to Replace the Ink Cartridge"
When the discharged uid
is ready to overow
Disposing of discharged
uid
P. 14 "If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message
Appears"
P. 16 "If the Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity
Limit"
When dot drop-out or dot
displacement occurs Cleaning of the print heads
P. 27 "Head Refreshing Method"
P. 19 "Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning"
P. 33 "Medium Cleaning Method"
P. 35 "Powerful Cleaning Method"
P. 39 "Manual Cleaning"
Once a month Cleaning of the print heads P. 39 "Manual Cleaning"

Basic Maintenance Knowledge
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1.Introduction
Advanced Maintenance and Consumable Part Replacement
This refers to the maintenance and consumable part replacements described in the User's Manual.*1
Thoroughly read the explanaon, and then perform the operaon at the appropriate point in me.
Timing Category
When the white ink concentraon drops Eliminang drops in ink concentraon
When manual cleaning is not eecve Eliminang uneven colors, dot drop-out, and dot displace-
ment
When a replacement message appears Replacing consumable parts
• Wiper
• Wiper cleaner
• Filter
• Cleaning pad unit
Half a year aer the start of use
When the head refresher cleaning pad
becomes twisted or falls out
*1 You can view the User's Manual from the following URL.
hps://webmanual.rolanddg.com/LEF2-200

Basic Maintenance Knowledge
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1.Introduction
Automatic Maintenance Feature and Notes
This machine has a feature that automacally performs maintenance periodically. This funcon per-
forms operaons for prevenng the print heads from drying out, so:
• Always keep the main power switched on.
• Do not leave the front cover open for a long me.
• Return to the top menu aer specifying sengs in the menus.
Alarm Feature
This funcon reminds you to switch on the sub power once a month. When the machine remains
unused for about a month, this screen appears and a warning buzzer sounds. If this screen appears,
switch on the sub power. When maintenance operaons nish, switch o the sub power.
This feature operates when the printer's main power is turned on. Leave the main power switched
on at all mes even when the printer is to remain out of use for a prolonged period.
PRESS THE POWER
KEY TO CLEAN
Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period
Be sure to follow the instrucons shown below when the printer is not in use for a prolonged peri-
od.
• Empty the drain bole.
If you know that you will not use the machine for a prolonged period, empty the drain bole. When
the main power is on, the machine periodically performs automac maintenance in which uid is
discharged.
The drain bole is lled when the following periods elapse. Leaving the drain bole as-is will lead to
the discharged uid overowing.
¾Approximately 2 weeks aer the message "EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE" is displayed
¾Approximately 80 days aer the drain bole is emped
"P. 14 "Disposing of Discharged Fluid"
• Switch the sub power on once every two weeks.
Switch the sub power on once every two weeks. When you turn on the power, the machine auto-
macally performs operaons such as those to keep the print heads from drying out. Leaving the
machine unused for a prolonged period may damage the print heads, so be sure to switch on the
power to perform these automac operaons.
Refresh the heads if a message prompng you to do so is displayed when you switch on the sub
power.
"P. 27 "Head Refreshing Method"
• Keep the machine at a constant temperature and relave 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 rela-
ve humidity of 20 to 80% (with no condensaon). Failure to do so may result in malfuncon.

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2.Regular Maintenance
2. Regular Maintenance
Cleaning the Machine............................................................................................... 10
Cleaning the Machine on a Daily Basis............................................................10
Replacing Ink Cartridges ........................................................................................... 11
Checking for Remaining Ink.............................................................................11
How to Replace the Ink Cartridge ...................................................................12
Disposing of Discharged Fluid................................................................................... 14
Precauons for Disposing of Discharged Fluid................................................14
If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears.........................................14
If the Drain Bole Exceeds Its Capacity Limit..................................................16
Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily ........................................................... 19
Maintenance of Ink Cartridges........................................................................19
Prinng Tests and Normal Cleaning ................................................................19
Head Refreshing Method ................................................................................27
When Normal Cleaning Is Not Eecve.................................................................... 33
Medium Cleaning Method ..............................................................................33
Powerful Cleaning Method .............................................................................35
Manual Cleaning....................................................................................................... 39
When Manual Cleaning Is Necessary..............................................................39
Manual Cleaning Method ...............................................................................40
Consumable Products and Parts Related to Manual Cleaning ........................44
Reducing Paper Used during Prinng Tests .............................................................. 45
Performing Prinng Tests Arranged Horizontally ............................................45

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2.Regular Maintenance
Cleaning the Machine
Cleaning the Machine on a Daily Basis
As part of daily cleaning, wipe away any buildup of ink or grime that has adhered to the machine. In
parcular, the at table is likely to have a buildup of grime. Clean by wiping with a cloth moistened
by neutral detergent diluted with water then wrung dry.
WARNING Never use a solvent such as gasoline, alcohol, or thinner to perform clean-
ing.
Doing so may cause re.
IMPORTANT
• This machine is a precision device and is sensive to dust and dirt. Perform cleaning on a daily basis.
• Never aempt to oil or lubricate the machine.
UV-LED device, carriage
fan, and the surface of the
print head carriage
Frequently clean the inside of the machine using a vacuum cleaner or
by wiping with a cloth moistened with water then wrung dry. If dust
and dirt accumulate in the machine, they are likely to ax to printed
materials.
Vicinity of the at table
or the object to be printed
on
Vicinity of the inlet of
the venlang equipment

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2.Regular Maintenance
Checking for Remaining Ink
Prinng is paused immediately when an ink cartridge becomes empty (with the default sengs).
Uneven colors may occur easily if the machine is paused. We recommend that you periodically
check the remaining ink.
Procedure
A Press [MENU].
B Press [ ] several mes to display the screen shown below.
MENU
INK REMAINING
C Press [ ].
The amount of ink remaining is displayed.
1 , 2,, 3,, 4,,
5,, 6,,
The numbers indicate cartridge slot numbers.
indicates the amount of ink remaining. When there are more , the amount of ink remain-
ing is larger. The display shows approximately how much ink remains. It may dier somewhat
from the actual amount remaining.
D Press [MENU], then [ ] to go back to the original screen.
MEMO
If the following message is displayed, ink cartridges must be replaced.
1 2,, 3,, 4,,
5,, 6,, The numbers of the cartridges that are out of ink ash.
INK SHELF LIFE
EXPIRE 123456
The numbers of the cartridges whose ink has exceeded its shelf life
ash.
Replacing Ink Cartridges

Replacing Ink Cartridges
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2.Regular Maintenance
How to Replace the Ink Cartridge
WARNING Never store ink, cleaning liquid, or discharged uid in any of the following
locaons.
¾Any locaon exposed to open ame
¾Any locaon where high temperature may occur
¾Near bleach or any other such oxidizing agent or explosive material
¾Any locaon within the reach of children
Fire may be a danger. Accidental ingeson by children may pose a health hazard.
IMPORTANT
• Be sure to replace each pouch with an item of idencal type and color.
• Never use an ink pouch that has already been used in another machine even if it is an idencal type.
• Never mix dierent types of items.
• Never leave the machine with an ink cartridge removed. The print heads may become clogged.
• Never insert or remove ink cartridges with undue force. Ink may leak.
• Never remove an ink cartridge suddenly while the printer is in operaon.
Procedure
A Check the number ashing on the screen.
The ink in the cartridges whose slot numbers are ashing has run out or has exceeded its shelf
life.
1 2,, 3,, 4,,
5,, 6,,
INK SHELF LIFE
EXPIRE 123456
B Open the front cover.
C Shake a new ink cartridge of the same type and color 50 mes (about 20 seconds).
The precipitaon of the ingredients in the ink disables prinng in normal color. So that the ink
mixes well, shake the ink cartridge horizontally with a stroke length of around 5 cm (2 in.) from
each end of the ink cartridge.

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D Pull out the empty ink cartridge and immediately insert the new one.
• Insert the cartridge so that the side with the arrow (1) faces up.
• Insert and remove cartridges slowly, one at a me.
E Close the front cover.

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2.Regular Maintenance
Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid
WARNING Never place discharged uid or ink near an open ame.
Doing so may cause re.
CAUTION Before you detach the drain bole, be sure to wait for the screen to display
"EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE."
Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged uid to ow out of the
tube and spill, soiling your hands or the oor.
CAUTION To store discharged uid temporarily, place it in the included drain bole
or in a durable sealed container such as a metal can or polyethylene tank,
and cap the container ghtly.
Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause re, odor, or physical distress.
IMPORTANT
Do not store discharged liquids in a location where they are exposed to direct sunlight.
When temporarily storing discharged uid in the included drain bole, do not store in a locaon that
is exposed to direct sunlight. The discharged uid may harden, making the drain bole unusable.
Dispose of discharged uid properly, in accordance with the laws in eect in your locale.
Discharged uid is ammable and contains toxic ingredients. Never aempt to incinerate discharged
uid or discard it with ordinary trash. Also, do not dispose of it in sewer systems, rivers, or streams.
Doing so may have an adverse impact on the environment.
If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears
The message shown below appears when a certain amount of discharged uid has collected in the
bole. If this message appears, dispose of the discharged uid.
EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE
Procedure
A When the following message appears, press [ENTER].
EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE
Disposing of Discharged Fluid

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B Open the panel cover.
Remove the screw on the top of the panel cover, and then pull out the panel cover in the direc-
on indicated by the arrow.
C Remove the drain bole and discard the discharged uid.
* 1: Upper limit. Discard the discharged uid before this line is passed.
IMPORTANT
When you remove the drain bole, a few drops of discharged uid may come out of the machine.
Exercise cauon to prevent this uid from soiling your hands.
D Quickly aach the emped drain bole to the machine once more.
E Close the panel cover.
F Press [ ] or [ ] to select [YES].
NOW EMPTY?
[YES] NO
G Press [ENTER].
The display returns to the original screen.

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2.Regular Maintenance
MEMO
If you did not discard the discharged uid and selected [NO]
The display also returns to the original screen if you did not discard the discharged uid and selected
[NO] In this case the [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE] message disappears temporarily. The message appears
again once a certain amount of discharged uid has collected.
CAUTION When the [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE] message appears on the screen, discard
discharged uid as early as possible.
Repeatedly selecng [NO] without discarding the discharged uid may cause
it to spill out of the drain bole, soiling your hands or the oor.
If the Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit
The drain bole collects discharged uid. You can dispose of discharged uid even if the message
"EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE" is not displayed on the screen. Discard the discharged uid before it ex-
ceeds the capacity limit of the bole.
Procedure
A Press [MENU].
B Press [ ] several mes to display the screen shown below.
MENU
SUB MENU
C Press [ ] once, and then press [ ] several mes to display the screen shown below.
SUB MENU
MAINTENANCE
D Press [ ] once, and then press [ ] several mes to display the screen shown below.
MAINTENANCE
DRAIN BOTTLE
E Press [ENTER].
F When the following screen is displayed, open the panel cover.
OPEN PANEL
COVER

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Remove the screw on the top of the panel cover, and then pull out the panel cover in the direc-
on indicated by the arrow.
G When the screen shown below appears, remove the drain bole and discard the dis-
charged uid.
EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE
* 1: Upper limit. Discard the discharged uid before this line is passed.
IMPORTANT
When you remove the drain bole, a few drops of discharged uid may come out of the machine.
Exercise cauon to prevent this uid from soiling your hands.
H Quickly aach the emped drain bole to the machine once more.
I Press [ENTER].
EMPTY
DRAIN BOTTLE
J Press [ENTER].
RESET DRAIN
COUNTER

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2.Regular Maintenance
K When the following screen is displayed, close the panel cover.
CLOSE PANEL
COVER
L Press [MENU], then [ ] to go back to the original screen.