Brother HL-1040, HL-820, HL-1020 manual Cleaning the Printer Exterior

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE PRINTER

Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically. If printed pages get stained with toner, clean the printer interior and drum unit.

Cleaning the Printer Exterior

Clean the printer exterior as follows:

1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord.

Warning

There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before cleaning the printer, make sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the power outlet

Fig. 5-19 Turning off the Switch and Unplugging

2.Remove the paper in the multi-purpose sheet feeder.

3.Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

!Caution

Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinners or benzene will damage the surface of the printer.

4.Wipe dirt and dust away from the printer exterior and feeder with a cloth.

5.Load paper into the multi-purpose sheet feeder, and plug in the power cord.

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