5 Perform bottom plate cleaning.
(1)Press the Menu button.
(2)Press the [ or ] button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.
(3)Press the [ or ] button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The Maintenance screen is displayed.
(4)Press the { or } button to select Bottom plate cleaning, then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is displayed.
(5)Press the { or } button to select Yes, then press the OK button.
The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine.
Check the folded part of the ejected paper. If it is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again.
If the problem is not resolved after performing Bottom Plate Cleaning twice, the protrusions inside the machine may be stained. Clean them according to instructions. See “Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine” on page 99.
Important
Even if the Front Tray is selected as the paper source, paper will be fed from the Rear Tray.
Note
When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to use a new piece of paper.
Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine
If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.
Caution
Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine.
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