Xerox 3250 manual Maintenance, Cleaning the printer, Cleaning the outside of the printer

8 Maintenance

This chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the print cartridge.

This chapter includes:

•Cleaning the printer

•Maintaining the print cartridge

•Printing a configuration page

•Maintenance parts

Cleaning the printer

During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing.

Caution

• Always use materials specifically designated for the product. The use of other materials may result in damage or poor performance, and create a hazardous situation.

•Do not use aerosol cleaners. They may be explosive and flammable under certain conditions.

•If your machine or its cover is contaminated with toner, we recommend you use a cloth or tissue dampened with cold water to clean it. Do not use a vacuum cleaner for toner spills.

Cleaning the outside of the printer

Clean the cabinet of the printer with a soft, lint-free cloth. You can dampen the cloth slightly with cold water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto or into the printer.

Cleaning the inside of the printer

1Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the printer to cool down.

2Open the front cover and pull the print cartridge out. Set it on a clean flat surface.

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Caution

• To prevent damage to the print 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 surface underside of the print cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area.

3With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the print cartridge area and the print cartridge cavity.

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Caution

•While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to reach too far into the printer. The fuser area may be hot.

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