Compaq P5000 Series setup guide Cleaning Requirements

Chapter 6 Cleaning Requirements

3.Unlatch both ribbon spools and carefully lift them off the hubs. Raise the ribbon out of the ribbon path.

4.Using a soft-bristled, non-metallic brush (such as a toothbrush), brush paper dust and ribbon lint off the tractors, shuttle cover assembly, base casting, and ribbon guides. Vacuum up the residue.

CAUTION Vacuum carefully around the hammer bank and surrounding area to avoid damage.

5.Wipe the splined shaft with a soft cloth.

6.Check the ribbon mask and hammer bank cover for bits of torn paper or ribbon lint.

CAUTION To avoid corrosion damage, use only alcohol when cleaning printer mechanical elements. Solutions used to clean mechanical elements must contain no water.

7.Using a soft cloth lightly moistened with anhydrous alcohol, remove dust and ink from the platen. The platen is the thick silver bar behind the hammer bank cover that rotates when the forms thickness lever is rotated. Clean the ribbon guides.

8.Brush and vacuum up dust or residue that has accumulated inside the lower cabinet.

9.Wipe the lower cabinet interior with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened (not wet) with water and mild detergent, or spray the surfaces lightly with window cleaning solution. Dry the lower cabinet interior by wiping it down with a clean, lint-free cloth.

10.Install the ribbon and load paper. Refer to the Operator’s Guide.

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