Cleaning Your Machine

This section describes the cleaning procedure that is needed to maintain your machine.

Caution

zDo not use tissue paper, paper towels, or similar materials for cleaning. Paper tissue powders or fine threads may remain inside the machine and cause problems such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Use a soft cloth to avoid scratching the components.

zNever use volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to clean the machine, as this may cause a malfunction or damage the machine’s surface.

„Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine

Caution

Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine.

Important

zWhen cleaning the exterior of the machine, do not use tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials, as this may scratch the surface.

zNever use neutral detergent or volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner, as this may damage the surface.

Be sure to use a soft cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface with it gently. Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning.

„Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover

Caution

Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine.

Important

zThe inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (C) is easily damaged, so wipe it gently.

zIf the glass of the ADF (A) is stained with ink, correction fluid, or the like, black streaks may appear on the printed paper when the document is loaded in the ADF. With a clean, soft, lint- free cloth, wipe the glass of the ADF.

With a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, wipe the Platen Glass (D), the inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (C), the glass of the ADF (A), and the inner side of the ADF (white area) (B) gently. Make sure not to leave any residue, especially on the Platen Glass.

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