Cleaning the Printer

Your printer requires little routine maintenance. Perform the following maintenance, as necessary, to keep your printer in good operating condition.

oBefore cleaning the printer, make sure the printer is turned off and the AC adapter is unplugged.

oDo not clean the exterior of the printer with volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, or any spray-type or chemical cleaners; doing so will damage the surface of the printer.

oWhen cleaning the printer, avoid the area near the print head on the BJ cartridge. Do not touch the print head. Ink may leak out and cause stains.

Clean the printer regularly to avoid printing problems. Remove any ink mist or paper debris from the interior of the printer using a soft cloth moistened with water. Clean especially well around the platen area. If the rollers become dirty, you can clean them with a small soft brush.

Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft cloth moistened with water. Clean away smudges and dust.

Do not use paper products (such as paper towels or tissues) to clean the

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Canon 7000 user manual Cleaning the Printer