Cleaning the printer media path

If you are experiencing toner specks or dots on the printouts, clean the printer media path.

To clean the printer media path

1Press menu/enter.

2Use the < and > buttons to find the service menu.

3Press menu/enter.

4Use the < and > buttons to find the Cleaning Mode.

5Press menu/enter.

Cleaning the pickup roller

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If the printer regularly mispicks, you might need to change or clean the pickup roller. Before replacing the pickup roller you may want to try to clean it. To clean the pickup roller, follow the instructions below:

To clean the pickup roller

Remove the pickup roller as described in steps 1 through 5 of Changing the pickup roller.

1Dab a lint-free cloth in isopropyl alcohol, and clean the roller with it.

WARNING!

Alcohol is flammable. Keep the alcohol and cloth away from an open flame. Before you close the printer and plug in the power cord, allow the alcohol to dry completely.

2Using a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe the pickup roller to remove

loosened dirt.

3Allow the pickup roller to dry completely before you reinstall it in the printer (see steps 6 through 9 of Changing the pickup roller).

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