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Cleaning the Printer Exterior

Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.

To ensure a comfortable working environment, clean the printer exterior about once a month.

  1. Turn printer off.

  2. Unplug power cord from outlet.

    Caution

    • Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance. Accidentally leaving the printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer.

  3. Clean the dirt with a completely wrung out damp cloth.

    Clean the printer exterior and the power cord plug.

    Warning

    • Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock.

    Important

    • Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials for cleaning so as not to scratch the surface.

  4. After cleaning, dry with a soft dry cloth.

  5. Clean the front output guide (A) with a completely wrung out damp cloth.

    Warning

    • Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock.

    Important

    • If the front output guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the front output guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
    • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe off dirt on the front output guide. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality.
    • Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials for cleaning so as not to scratch the surface.

  6. Plug power cord into outlet.