2.MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Do not open the equipment except to replace paper.

Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

NOTICE

Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant or contact spray to coating or plastic parts of the equipment.

Those items contain organic solvents that can damage coating and plastic parts, especially plastic connectors.

2.1Cleaning

Dust and dirt may be removed from the main unit with a soft cloth. For stubborn dirt, water diluted mild detergent may be used. DO NOT use chemical-based cleaners to clean the cabinet or control panel, as they can remove paint and markings.

Random lines or dots appear on the recording when the thermal head is dirty. Clean the thermal head as shown in the procedure below, using the head cleaning sheet (#2000, supplied) and paper sensor jig, an ordinary white piece of paper cut and folded to the dimensions shown below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dimensions in mm

1.Turn off the power.

2.Unfasten two screws from the top of the unit and then remove paper compartment cover and paper cutter.

3.Push the paper release lever downward and detach roll paper.

4.With the longer end of the paper sensor jig up, set it to the paper feed slot as shown in the illus- tration on the next page. Confirm that the paper sensor jig is touching the paper stopper.

5.With the shiny side of the head cleaning sheet up, insert it above the paper sensor jig and con- tinue inserting it until it comes out. Straighten the sheet if necessary.

6.Set the paper release lever upward.

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Furuno FAX-408 manual Maintenance, Cleaning

FAX-408 specifications

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