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8.If the outer case is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the ink cartridge compartments closed to prevent water from getting inside.

9.To wash the paper basket, remove the shafts, then machine wash with mild detergent and air dry.

Transporting or Storing the Printer

If you are moving the printer a short distance (for example, in the same building), you can roll it on its stand (see page 175). To ship the printer a longer distance, you should repack it using the original box and packing materials. Follow the instructions below to prepare the printer for shipment.

If you don’t have the original packaging, you can purchase replacement packaging from Epson. See page 12 for more information.

Preparing the Printer for Shipment

1.Turn off the printer and wait until the carriage moves to the home position (on the far right) and the P Power light goes off. Then unplug the printer.

2.Remove the following parts:

•Power cord and interface cables

•Paper basket

•All paper or other media

•Optional Auto Take-Up Reel (if installed)

•Optional SpectroProofer Mounter (if installed)

3.Leave the ink cartridges installed.