Chapter 11 Maintenance 11-7
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Maintenance
Cleaning your machine
This section describes the necessary cleaning procedures for your machine.
CAUTION
• Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine.
• Print any documents stored in memory before disconnecting the power cord, since
documents in memory are erased when the power is disconnected (
p. 8-8).
• Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, or similar materials for cleaning; they can stick to the
components or generate static charges. Use a soft cloth to avoid scratching the components.
• Never use volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to
clean the interior of the machine; these can damage the machine’s components.
Cleaning the exterior
Wipe the machine’s exterior with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth moistened with water or diluted
dishwashing liquid.
Cleaning the interior
Cleaning the scanning area
Cleaning inside the machine
To prevent ink spots and paper dust from accumulating inside the machine and affecting print
quality, clean the machine’s print area periodically.
Follow this procedure to clean inside the machine:
Wipe the platen glass A, white area B, and
transparent sheet C with a clean, soft, lint-free
cloth moistened with water. Then wipe with a clean,
soft, dry, lint-free cloth making sure there are no
residues left, especially on the platen glass.
1 Turn off the power and disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet.
2 Press [Open] q and lift up the scanning unit
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C B A
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