User Guide

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Cleaning the machine
If printing quality problems occur or if you use your machine in a dusty environment, you need to
clean your machine regularly to keep it in the best printing condition and use your machine
longer.
• Cleaning the cabinet of the machine with cleaning materials containing large amounts
of alcohol, solvents, or other strong substances can discolor or distort the cabinet.
• If your machine or the surrounding area is contaminated with toner, we recommend you
use a cloth or tissue dampened with water to clean it. If you use a vacuum cleaner, toner
blows in the air and might be harmful to you.
Cleaning the outside or the display screen
Clean the machine cabinet or the display screen with a soft, lint-free cloth. Dampen the cloth
slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto or into the machine.
Cleaning the inside
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the machine.
This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the
inside of the machine clears and reduces these problems.
• To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few
minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if necessary.
• Do not touch the green area of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to
avoid touching this area.
• Use a dry lint free cloth when cleaning the inside of the machine, be careful not to
damage the transfer roller or any other inside parts. Do not use solvents such as
benzene or thinner. Printing quality problems can occur and cause damage to the
machine.
• Use a dry lint-free cloth to clean the machine.
• Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the machine to cool down. If
your machine has a power switch, turn the power switch off before cleaning the
machine.
• Illustrations in this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on the model
and options installed. Check your machine type (see "Front view" on page 18).
• When opening a scanner, hold the document feeder and scanner together.