Maintaining Your Printer 135
7. Press the dDown or uUp button to select the number that corresponds to the square
for sets #1 through #4.
8. Press the OK button to register your selection.
Cleaning Your Printer
To keep your printer operating at its best, clean it thoroughly several times a year.
wWarning:
Be careful not to touch the parts inside the printer.
cCaution:
❏Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer. These chemicals can damage the
printer.
❏Do not apply grease to the metal parts under the print head.
❏Be careful to keep water away from the electronic components.
❏Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants.
❏Unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact Epson or a qualified service person
if lubrication is needed.
Note:
After using the printer, close the paper support and the output tray to protect the printer from dust.
Cleaning the Inside of Your Printer
Ink and paper build-up from the rollers may affect the print quality or may prevent the paper
from feeding smoothly. You can clean the inside of your printer using the control panel.
cCaution:
Do not wipe the inside of the printer, or small pieces of lint may build up inside the printer.
Using the Control Panel
Follow the steps below to clean the inside of the printer using the control panel.
1. Make sure that letter/A4 size paper is loaded in the front paper cassette.