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Chapter 3

Maintenance

Daily Maintenance

To maintain print quality, perform the following inspection and cleaning before starting work
each day.

Cleaning the Platen Heater, Pressure Rollers, and Media Holding

Plates

Ink and particles of paper and lint from the media accumulate on the platen heater,
pressure rollers, and media holding plates. Ink on these surfaces may be transferred to the
media. Clean them thoroughly.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the screen has turned off, and then unplug the
power cable from the outlet.
2. Leave the printer for a minute.
3. Open the front cover.
4. Clean the pressure rollers.
Remove particles of paper and dust from the pressure rollers using a soft-bristled
brush.
cCaution:
❏The heaters and media holding plate may be hot; observe all necessary precautions.
Failure to observe the necessary precautions could result in burns.
❏Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when opening or closing the front cover.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
Important:
Continued use with lint, dust, or ink adhering to these surfaces could damage the print
head or clog the nozzles.