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Just in case …
With proper installation and a little maintenance, your fax machine should give you
dependable service for years to come.
Although it requires little day-to-day care, you can take these simple precautions to
keep it in top form:
• Always make sure your fax machine is installed according to our specifications,
including using an electrical surge suppressor. (If necessary, review “Pick an
installation spot,” page 1.6.)
• Always use good, copier-quality paper.
• Always clean your fax machine as needed (see “Cleaning tips,” below).
• Never install your fax machine where it can overheat, gather dust or get
splashed by any liquids (even water).
Cleaning tips
Some things to keep in mind about cleaning your fax machine:
• Do clean it! Dust and dirt, especially around the fax machine’s air vents can
shorten your machine’s life.
• Always unplug the fax machine before you clean it.
• Never spray any cleaner
DIRECTLY
onto your fax machine. The drifting
spray could damage components inside.
• Never try to clean
SEALED
areas inside your fax machine. They’re sealed to
protect your safety and the machine.
• For cleaning external surfaces, such as the cover and handset: use a mild clean-
ing solution sprayed onto a lint-free towel or cloth.
• Always use a lint-free cloth (or swabs) moistened with alcohol to gently wipe
components inside your machine.
• In areas you can’t reach with swabs, always use dry, dust-free compressed air to
gently blow away dust and other material.
Keep the air vents clean
You should never cover your machine or it may overheat. However, dust can build
up and become a sort of “cover.”
So be sure to clean your machine’s air vents periodically. When you do, use a
vacuum cleaner or brush. Do not wipe the air vents with a damp cloth.
When looking at the machine from the front, the air vents are located on the left
side of the machine (The drawing below is a view from the machine’s left rear):
Air vents
Left side
of machine
Rear side
of machine
3.10
Caring for your fax machine