Specifications

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Preventive Maintenance
12. Wipe the platen with a cloth dampened with anhydrous alcohol.
13. Unlock the right tractor and slide it all the way to the right. (See
Figure 3–2.)
14. Remove the ribbon deck to gain access to the hammer bank.
15. Push the top edge of the ribbon mask on the hammer bank cover
assembly toward the platen and hold it in that position as you do step16.
NOTE: Handle the ribbon mask carefully. A damaged ribbon mask can
degrade print quality.
16. Use a stiff, nonmetallic brush to remove ribbon lint and paper dust from
the hammer springs and ribbon mask along the ribbon path. Vacuum up
loose particles. Remove stubborn accumulations using a cloth or
Kimwipe moistened (not wet) with anhydrous alcohol.
17. Return the ribbon mask to the operating position.
18. Install the ribbon deck.
19. Vacuum up dust or residue that has accumulated inside the lower cabinet.
20. Wipe the lower cabinet interior with a clean, lint–free cloth dampened
with water and mild detergent or window cleaning solution.
21. Dry the cabinet interior with a clean, lint–free cloth.
22. Install the ribbon.
23. Install the printer power cord.
24. Load paper.
25. Close the printer cover and return the printer to normal operation.