Roland printer-cutters and wide-format printers get a lot of use in makerspaces or machine shops so it’s important to continually take a few simple steps to make sure your printer is fully functional. This will help you avoid any down time due to maintenance issues.
Here are some tried-and-true tips Roland offers to make sure your printer is in top shape.
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Regular manual cleaning
The biggest fear of many printer operators is that components will clog if left idle for a long period, leading to lengthy cleaning processes and potential damage to the system. Heads and cap tops can foul, potentially causing the nozzle heads to clog or deflect, or ink accumulating in the head can get messy droplets of ink on your print material. To avoid these issues, make sure you manually clean your Roland equipment – inside and out – at regular intervals, and particularly ahead of a shutdown.
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Enabling automatic cleaning
The automatic cleaning systems fitted in Roland printing and plotting equipment is a key reason why we recommend these systems for educators. It does a lot of the work for you so that you can focus on all the other important things on your plate.
Before you head out for the summer, an extended break from school, a long weekend, or even just overnight, remember to turn the machine off at the front panel but leave the primary power source switch on at the back. This will enable the automatic maintenance system to do its part, keeping the device spic and span or when you get back to the print room.
Cover Up
Keeping your printer covered up during shut down periods can help ensure that dust and debris don’t have a chance to settle and build up on the platen or any of the other vital parts of the printer since you will not be in the shop to keep the printer clean.
