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4. Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon
cartridge. Using a soft vacuum brush, gently vacuum the platen,
print head carriage, and surrounding areas. You can easily slide
the print head to the left or right when the power is off. Be
careful not to press too hard on the flat ribbon cable that extends
from the print head carriage.
Printer interior
6. Raise the paper table and rear stacker. Vacuum the forms
tractors and surrounding areas.
Cleaning the Platen
Clean the platen about once a month to remove excess ink. Use the
platen cleaner recommended by your supplier and proceed as follows:
1. Apply a small amount of platen cleaner to a soft cloth. Avoid
spilling platen cleaner inside the printer.
CAUTION
Do not use alcohol to clean the platen. Alcohol may cause the
rubber to harden.
2. Place the cloth against the platen.
3. To dry the platen, place a dry cloth against the platen.
5. Re-install the ribbon cartridge. Close the front cover.
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