Operation Manual

314 Maintenance and Transportation
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer operation in its top condition, clean it
thoroughly several times a year.
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Warning:
Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer.
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Caution:
❏ Never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer; these
chemicals can damage the components as well as the case.
❏ Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or
electronic components.
❏ Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.
❏ Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants;
unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact your
dealer or a qualified service person if lubrication is needed.
See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 355.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all the lights are off,
and then unplug the power cord.
2. Open the roll paper cover and remove the roll paper spindle.
Also remove any paper from the printer.
3. Make sure the ink compartment covers are closed, and then
use a soft brush to carefully clean away any dust or dirt inside
the printer.
4. Close the roll paper cover.
5. Open the top cover and use a soft brush to carefully clean
away any dust or dirt inside the top cover, and then close the
cover.