Doing a cleaning on the printer

[prettybird 0]

Hi, we have a Roland SC500 and we want to do a cleaining on it.  (The more detailed cleaning of it, where you open the cover, etc.)  But I was wondering if I can use rubbing alcohol to clean or do I really need to buy the special stuff for it?  They quoted us $80 for one bottle down at the vinyl store.  Thanks!

[JoeBlow 5]

I don't know what ink you're using in the Roland SC500, but I'd do a fair bit of checking as too exactly what you need to clean it properly.  I don't think Rubbing Alcohol is what you would use, I use "Isopropyl Alcohol" for cleaning the heads on my Inkjet.  I think your Roland would be a "Solvent Ink" printer, and need a solvent based cleaner.  Check with Roland for the exact chemical you need, and then search the net for a cheaper price.

[prettybird 0]

Ok, thanks.  The Roland is a Solvent ink printer so we will try to find it cheaper somewhere.  Thanks again.

[Brandon_Davis 1]

US Cutter sells this solvent on our website and I could instruct you on howto apply it... It would be my pleasure!

[prettybird 0]

We ended up buying the solvent at the vinyl store but any suggestions in applying it would be welcome because we have never cleaned one before.  Also, we are having a hard time finding the right sponge that is suppose to clean the hook.  The vinyl store gave us a T shaped one and said that is the right one, but I really don't think it is because I don't see anywhere that it would go and the instructions show a small rectangle shaped one with a hole through it to snap onto a tab but the vinyl store said there aren't any sponges like that so do you know where I can get the right sponges from?  Also, do I need to replace the sponges that sit under the print heads?  Thanks so much for your help!

[neron15210 10]

try to find and download service manual before you do anything on machine.

I have same machine SC 500 , very easy to maintain , but be careful what you do.

BTW, what ink are you using?

[prettybird 0]

We did download the service manual.  We use Eco Sol ink.  Where do you get the sponges for it? 

[neron15210 10]

I know you are using eco sol ink but, what brand ?

Roland?

Triangle?

Buy cleaning swabs from fellers or other supplier and use them for cleaning. Also in service manual you can find exactly  what you should and should not do.

Takes a little bit time but it's wort it to read manual even few times as I've done (and still do not know crap  )

Good luck

[prettybird 0]

The ink brand is Roland