Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer cable.
2.Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder.
3.Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.
4.Clean ink out of the printer’s interior with a soft, damp cloth. Clean the areas shown here:
Warning: Don’t touch the gears inside the printer.
Don’t touch the metal carriage shaft
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Caution: Be careful not to wipe the metal carriage shaft.
Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case.
Don’t get water on the printer components and don’t spray lubricants or oils inside the printer.
Don’t use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the printer.
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