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Cleaning

Cleaning the Printer Case

Be sure to turn off the printer, and wipe the dirt off the printer case with a dry cloth or a damp
cloth.
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CAUTION:
Never clean the printer with alcohol, benzine, thinner, or other such solvents . Doing so may damage
or break the parts made of plastic and rubber.

Cleaning the Thermal Head

To maintain print quality, Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally
every 3 months) by following the steps below.
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CAUTION:
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The thermal head can be very hot after printing. Be careful not to touch it and to let it cool before
you clean it.
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Do not damage the thermal head by touching it with your finge rs or any hard object.
1. Turn off the printer. (U
“Turning Power On/Off” on page 1 0
)
2. Open the roll paper cover. (U
“Opening the Roll Paper Cover” on page 10
)
3. Clean the thermal elements of the thermal hea d with a cotton swab moistened with an alcohol
solvent (ethanol or IPA).
Thermal head