Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year.
1.Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the interface cable.
2.Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to clean the paper feeders.
3.Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth. Keep the paper support and printer cover closed as you clean the printer.
4.If you need to clean ink out of the inside of the printer, use a soft cloth to clean only the black plastic area shown below:
Clean here only
Warning: Don’t touch the gears or rollers inside the printer.
Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or benzine, 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 or apply 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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