Maintenance 201
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer in optimum operating condition, clean it (about once a month).

Cleaning the outside

1. Remove any paper from the printer.
2. Make sure the printer is turned off and the screen has turned off, and then unplug the
power cable from the electrical outlet.
3. Use a soft, clean cloth to carefully remove any dust or dirt.
If there is a serious dirt problem, clean it using a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild
detergent. Then wipe off with a dry, soft cloth.

Cleaning the inside

Clean the pressure rollers if prints are smudged or soiled.
Ink and particles of paper adhering to the platen should be removed, as they may
otherwise soil the paper.

Cleaning the roller

Follow the steps below to clean the roller by feeding plain paper.
1. Turn on the printer, and load it with widest available roll paper.
See “Loading and Removing the Roll Paper” on page 32.
2. Press the ) button followed by the d button.
Important:
Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the printer. They could cause
discoloration and deformities.
Important:
Failure to remove dust and particles of paper from the platen could result in clogged nozzles or
damage to the print head.