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}Roland Re-640 Assy, Cap Top - 6000007135
Brand: Roland
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The Roland Cap Top Assembly 6701409200 is a replacement capping station cap top for the Roland VS, RE, RA, RF, XF, XR, BN, EJ, RT, and XT series eco-solvent and dye-sublimation printers. The capping station is the maintenance unit that seals the printhead during idle periods and overnight shutdowns — preventing eco-solvent and UV ink from drying in the DX5/DX6 nozzle array and causing permanent blockages. On Roland VS/RE/RA/XF printers, a degraded or leaking cap top is one of the leading causes of nozzle loss on otherwise healthy printheads. Replacing the cap top as part of every printhead service — or at the first sign of incomplete capping — protects the significant investment in a new printhead.
Part number 6701409200 has been superseded by Roland OEM part 6000007135. Roland's current active OEM cap top for the VS/RE/RA/XF platform is part number 6000007135, which replaces the discontinued 6701409200. The 6000007135 features longer tubes that can be cut to size and covers a wider range of models including the BN-20 and XR-640. If you require the current Roland OEM part, search for 6000007135. The 6701409200 listed here may be old Roland OEM stock or a compatible/generic version — contact us to confirm the exact specification and availability before ordering.
Product Details
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Roland Part Number | 6701409200 (supersedes 6701409070; superseded by 6000007135) |
| Assembly type | Assy Cap Top — capping station cap top assembly |
| Compatible printhead | Roland / Epson DX5, DX6 (VS/RE/RA/XF/VS-640 platform) |
| Function | Seals printhead during idle/overnight — prevents nozzle drying and ink skinning |
| Replacement interval | Replace at every printhead installation; replace immediately if cap leaks or seals poorly |
Compatible Printers
Roland VersaArt / VersaEXPRESS
• Roland RA-640
• Roland RE-640
• Roland RF-640 / RF-640a
Roland VersaCAMM
• Roland VS-300 / VS-300i
• Roland VS-420
• Roland VS-540 / VS-540i
• Roland VS-640 / VS-640i
• Roland BN-20
Roland SolJet Pro / Texart
• Roland XF-640 / XR-640
• Roland EJ-640
• Roland RT-640 / XT-640
Part Number Supersession Chain
| Part Number | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6701409070 | Discontinued | Superseded by 6701409200 |
| 6701409200 | Discontinued OEM — this listing | Superseded by 6000007135; compatible versions still available |
| 6000007135 | Current active Roland OEM part | Longer tubes cut to size; covers VS/RE/RA/XF/BN/XR/XT |
What Does a Cap Top Do — and Why It Matters for Printhead Life
The cap top is the rubber-sealed pad that the printhead parks against when the printer is idle, overnight, or between print jobs. Its job is to form an airtight seal around the nozzle face, preventing the solvent carrier in eco-solvent inks from evaporating from the nozzle menisci and leaving behind dried pigment that blocks the 0.02mm nozzle openings. On Roland VS/RE/RA/XF printers running eco-solvent inks, an incomplete cap seal — caused by a worn, cracked, or ink-contaminated cap top rubber — results in nozzle drying and blockage within hours of idle time. The cap top also serves as the entry point for the printer's purge and cleaning cycles: the pump draws waste ink through the cap during head cleaning sequences. A cap that no longer seals correctly causes failed cleanings, excessive ink consumption during maintenance, and progressive nozzle loss that eventually requires printhead replacement.
Signs Your Cap Top Needs Replacing
• Nozzle drop-out or banding that appears after overnight shutdown but improves after cleaning cycles — sign of incomplete cap seal causing overnight drying
• Ink pooling or flooding on the cap surface rather than being drawn away during cleaning cycles — sign of degraded cap rubber losing suction seal
• Visible cracks, hardening, or ink contamination of the cap top rubber surface
• Increased frequency of cleaning cycles required to recover nozzles — sign of cap not maintaining adequate idle seal
• Ink smearing on the nozzle face during capping — sign of cap misalignment or rubber deformation
Roland VS/RE/RA Maintenance — Full Consumable Checklist
For a complete Roland VS/RE/RA/XF maintenance service, replace these consumables together:
• Cap top (this listing) — replace at every printhead swap and at first sign of sealing failure
• Head data cables — 4-piece set (3× 1000006702 + 1× 1000006703) for VS/RE/RA; 4× 1000006702 for XF-640
• Wiper blade — worn wipers smear ink on the nozzle face during maintenance cycles
• Dampers — replace all dampers for the head position being serviced
Why Buy from Digiprint USA
• In stock in Doral, Miami FL — same day shipping before 2PM EST
• We also stock Roland VS-640 / RE-640 head data cable sets, wiper blades, and dampers
• Contact us to confirm 6701409200 vs 6000007135 availability and specification for your printer
• Ideal for Latin American Roland service centres and VS/RE/RA operators using Miami freight forwarders
View our full range of Roland printer spare parts and maintenance consumables stocked by Digiprint USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 6701409200 still the correct OEM part for my Roland RE-640?
Roland has superseded 6701409200 with a newer part number 6000007135, which is now the current active OEM cap top for the VS/RE/RA/XF/BN platform. Part 6000007135 features longer tubes that can be cut to size and covers a wider range of models. If your service documentation references 6701409200, either the 6701409200 (if available as old stock) or the current 6000007135 replacement will fit. Contact us to confirm availability and the correct current specification for your printer.
How often should I replace the cap top?
Replace the cap top at every printhead installation — a worn cap on a new head accelerates nozzle loss. For ongoing maintenance, inspect the cap rubber at every scheduled service. Replace immediately if the rubber is cracked, hardened, permanently ink-stained, or if nozzle drop-out after overnight shutdowns is increasing despite regular cleaning cycles. On high-volume Roland printers in daily production, cap top replacement every 6–12 months is typical maintenance practice.
Does this cap top fit both the VS-640 and the BN-20?
The 6701409200 is confirmed compatible with the VS-640 and RE-640. The BN-20 uses part 6701689040 in the original Roland part numbering — all three are covered by the current replacement part 6000007135. Contact us to confirm which version we have in stock and whether it covers your specific BN-20 configuration.
Do you ship Roland cap tops to Latin America?
Yes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse. Ideal for Latin American Roland VS/RE/RA/XF service centres and eco-solvent print shops using freight forwarders in the Doral area.
