Cleaning This Product

To keep the operation of the product at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure.

1.Unplug the power cord.

2.Remove all paper from the sheet feeder.

3.Use a soft brush to carefully clean away all dust and dirt from the sheet feeder.

4.If the glass surface of the document table gets dirty, clean it with a soft, dry, clean cloth. If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off all remaining liquid.

5.If the inside of the product accidentally gets soiled with ink, use a soft, dry, clean cloth to wipe the ink off the area indicated in the illustration.

wWarning:

Be careful not to touch the gears or rollers inside the product.

cCaution:

❏Do not press the glass surface of the document table with any force.

❏Be careful not to scratch or damage the glass surface of the document table, and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it. A damaged glass surface can decrease the copy quality.

❏Do not apply grease to the metal parts under the print head carriage.

❏Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the product. These chemicals can damage the components as well as the case.

❏Be careful to keep water away from the printing and copying mechanisms and electronic components.

❏Do not spray the inside of the product with lubricants. Unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact your dealer or a qualified service person if lubrication is needed.

Transporting This Product

If you need to move the product some distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.

cCaution:

❏When storing or transporting the product, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak from the cartridges.

❏Leave the ink cartridges installed; removing the cartridges for transportation may damage the product.

1.Remove all paper from the sheet feeder and make sure the product is off.

2.Open the scanner unit and make sure the print head is in the home position on the right.

3.Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case with tape as shown.

4.Close the scanner unit.

5.Unplug the power cord from the outlet, then disconnect the USB cable from your computer.

6.Close the paper support, the feeder guard, and the output tray.

7.Repack the product in the box, using the protective materials that came with it.

Keep the product level as you transport it. After you move it, remove the tape securing the print head. If you notice a decline in print quality, run a cleaning cycle (& “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head” on page 22) or align the print head (& “Aligning the Print Head” on page 23).

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