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User's Manual 6-1
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Your printer requires very little care. Occasional
cleaning and replacement of the ribbon cartridge
are all that is required.
Lubrication of the printer is not usually necessary.
If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth,
clean the printer as described in this chapter. If the problem
continues, contact your dealer to determine whether lubrication
might be needed.
The front and back covers, the separator, and the acoustic cover of the
printer help protect against dust, dirt, and other contaminants.
However, paper produces small particles that accumulate inside the
printer. This section explains how to clean and vacuum the printer
and how to clean the platen and paper bail rollers.
It is easier to clean the printer when the front cover, the separator,
and the cut sheet stand and back cover are removed.
Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer
WARNING
To avoid any possibility of injury, before cleaning the printer, turn
off the power to both the printer and the computer, and unplug the
printer.
Use the following procedure to clean and vacuum the printer as
required:
1. Remove any paper from the printer. Make sure that the power
is off, and then disconnect the printer power cord.
2. Using a soft vacuum brush, vacuum the exterior of the printer.
Be sure to vacuum the air vents at the front, left sides, and
bottom of the printer. Also vacuum the cut sheet stand or
feeder.
CLEANING
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