Cleaning the Printer
To maintain the Printer in good operating condition keep it free of dust accumulation ink and other contamination Cleaning intervals are determined by the Printer environment and by the types of Printer supplies used
W A R N I N G | Disconnect the Printer from the power source prior |
| to performing any cleaning. DO NOT allow liquid to |
| run on to electrical components or circuits, or |
| through openings in the enclosure, as this can |
| create a shock hazard leading to death or injury. |
General Cleaning
Proper general cleaning should include the following:
1Blow away dust accumulation with compressed air if available
2Clean the outer surface of the Printer with a damp sponge or cloth Use a mild soap and water solution if necessary Do not use abrasive cleaners
3Wipe the Printer dry with a soft lint.free cloth
Cleaning the Drive Roller
Due to the inks reflectance ink spilled on the roller can disrupt the Printers edge.sensing function To remove any ink from the roller perform the following procedure:
1Connect the Printer to the ac power source
2Switch the Printer ON and wait for it to finish initialization
3Open the top cover
4Keep the cover switch pressed while pressing Form Feed repeatedly until the stained area of the drive roller is positioned at the top where it can be cleaned
5Turn the Printer OFF and disconnect it from the ac power source
6Apply IPA alcohol to a soft lint.free rag
7Use the rag to clean the roller surface
8Allow the drive roller to dry
9If other areas of the roller have been stained by ink repeat the above steps
10 Reconnect the Printer to the ac source turn the Printer on and load paper to test that no ink reflections disrupt operation of media loading
HP DesignJet 430, 450C and 455CA Printers | Preventive Maintenance |