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6 Maintenance

Your

printer

requires very

little

care.

Occasional cleaning

and

replacement

of the

ribbon cartridge

are

all

that is

required. Cleaning

is

recommended approximately every

6 months or 300 hours of

operation, whichever

is

sooner. Lubrication

of the

printer

is not

usually

necessary. If the print head

carriage

does not move smoothly

back and forth, clean the

printer

in the manner

described

in this chapter. If the

problem

continues, contact

your dealer

to

determine

whether

lubrication

may be necessary.

Switch

printer

off and

unplug

the

power

cord from

the mains before

doing

any

maintenance

work.

Cleaning

The

housing

and the top

cover

of the

printer

help

protect

it

against

dust, dirt, and

other

contaminants.

However, paper

produces

small

particles

that

accumulate

inside the

printer.

This section

explains

how to clean

and

vacuum

the

printer

and how to clean the

paper bail rollers.

It is easier to clean the

printer

when the

cover

is open.

Cleaning

and

Vacuuming

the Printer

If the

print

head

carriage

does not move

smoothly

back and forth

or

paper

particles

have

accumulated

in the

printer,

clean the

printer.

To clean and

vacuum

the

printer:

1. Remove any

paper

from the

printer.

Make sure that the power is off, and then disconnect the printer

power cord.

2. Using a soft

vacuum

brush,

vacuum

the

exterior

of the

printer. Also vacuum

the cut sheet edge.

3. Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the

exterior

of the

printer, including

the cover. A mild detergent may be

used. Do not use solvents, kerosene, or abrasive cleaning materials that may damage the printer.

4. Open the

cover

of the

printer

and remove the

ribbon cartridge.

Using a soft

vacuum

brush, gently vacuum

the platen, the print head

carriage

and shaft, and

surrounding areas.

You can easily slide the print head to

the left or right when the

power is

off. Be careful not to

press

too hard on the flat head cable that extends

from the

print

head

carriage.

5.

Re-install

the

ribbon

cartridge.