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Introduction
General Printer Maintenance 9-3
General Printer Maintenance
Introduction
This section describes the primary printer maintenance procedures to be completed during
service calls. In addition, this introduction reviews safety precautions, tool requirements,
and the printer maintenance record.
Every-Call Cleaning Procedure (
page 7-6
)
The every-call cleaning procedure, as the name implies, is performed every time the
printer is serviced. It includes a thorough cleaning of the printer, requiring the removal of
all major components and performance of specific cleaning tasks related to each one. It
also includes vacuuming all excess toner and other contamination from the interior of the
printer.
Paper Feed Tension Adjustment Procedure (
page 7-8
)
You may need to adjust the paper feed tension to correct jamming. Adjustment procedures
for older and newer printers are included.
Lubrication Procedures (
page 7-11
)
Lubrication procedures are performed whenever needed, though lubrication should be
applied sparingly. The required lubricants, including oil, molycote and red grease, can be
purchased from the printer’s manufacturer.
Tune-Up Procedure (
page 7-18
)
The tune-up maintenance procedure is performed when the printer has yielded sub-stan-
dard prints after you’ve completed standard maintenance procedures, or has printed one-
to two-million images. A tune-up maintenance kit is required for this procedure.
Safety Precautions
Whenever servicing sophisticated electronic/electro-mechanical equipment, common
sense, training, caution and experience help in avoiding accidents and mishaps. Be aware
of the following safety precautions:
• Follow all instructions in this document.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
• Unplug the printer when performing any removal, replacement or cleaning procedure.
• Ensure that the power source for the printer matches the power specification label
located above the power outlet on the back of the printer.
• Keep combustible materials away from the printer.
• Provide adequate ventilation for the printer so that slots and openings in the cabinet
sides are not blocked.