Craden Peripherals DP8 Maintenance, Lubrication and Cleaning 5.1.1 Lubrication, Sensor Cleaning

5.0MAINTENANCE

5.1LUBRICATION AND CLEANING 5.1.1 Lubrication

There are no lubrication points in the printer. All parts are either permanently lubricated or are designed to operate dry. No lubricants should be used. They may adversely affect operation.

5.1.2Document Feed Roller Cleaning

1.Open the cabinet.

2.Moisten a lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol and wipe the front rollers while rotating the gear on the end of the roller shaft. Do not use any strong solvents in place of alcohol.

3.In similar fashion, clean the rear rollers. Make sure all rollers are dry and free of residue.

5.1.3Sensor Cleaning

Clear sensor light paths of paper, paper dust and other obstructions if rollers continue to run when no document is present or other sensor problems occur.

L - Left (Home) Sensor – synchronizes carriage motion

Input Guide

MultiSensor Cable

Must be seated in connector properly

F-

Front Sensor

Senses document insertion

B-

Back Sensor

Senses document top edge

M-

Middle Sensor

Detects skew

R-

Right Sensor

Detects skew

1.Insert the flexible nozzle tube of a compressed air can under the input guide and near each of the document sensors. Clear each sensor area with a 5-second burst of air.

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