144 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
Caution: Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer.
To avoid damaging the components as well as the case, never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer.
Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components.
Don’t use a hard or abrasive brush.
Don’t spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact Epson if you think the printer needs lubrication.
Caution: Do not touch the light gray parts (roller and ink absorption pads); otherwise, your prints may be soiled. To avoid damaging the printer, do not touch the ink tubes or the cables around the print head.
To keep your printer working at its best, clean it if it becomes soiled.
1.Make sure the printer is turned off and all its lights are off. Then unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer from your system.
2.Clean the outer case of the printer with a soft, clean cloth. If necessary, dampen the cloth with mild detergent, clean the outside of the printer, then dry it with a soft cloth. Keep the ink cartridge bays closed to prevent water from getting inside.
3.Open the front cover and use canned air or a soft,
Clean the area shown in gray below following the direction of the arrows. If necessary, dampen the cloth, clean the inside of the printer, then dry it with a soft cloth.