HP 5100LE manual Cleaning the printer and accessories, Inside, general

Cleaning the printer and accessories

To maintain high-quality printing and performance, thoroughly clean the printer and the paper- handling accessories:

every time you change the toner cartridge (run a cleaning page). after printing approximately 15,000 pages.

￿whenever print quality problems occur.

Clean the outside surfaces with a water-dampened cloth. Clean the inside parts as indicated in table 25. Observe the warning and caution below.

WARNING! Before you begin these steps, turn the printer off and unplug all power cords to avoid shock hazard.

Be careful when cleaning around the fusing assembly area. It might be hot.

CAUTIONTo avoid permanent damage to the toner cartridge, do not use ammonia-based cleaners on or near the printer.

Do not touch the transfer roller. Skin oils on the roller can reduce print quality.

To clean toner from clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash your clothes in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.

Figure 8.Location of the transfer roller – do not touch!

Table 25. Cleaning printer components

Component	Cleaning method/notes
Outside covers	Use a water-dampened cloth. Do not use solvents or ammonia-based cleaners.
Inside, general	With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe any dust, spilled toner, and paper particles from the
	paper-path area, the registration roller, and the toner cartridge cavity.
Pickup, feed, and	Use a water-dampened, lint-free cloth.
separation rollers
Separation pad	Use a dry, lint-free cloth.
Registration roller	Use a dry, lint-free cloth.
Transfer roller	Use a dry, lint-free cloth. DO NOT TOUCH the roller with your fingers.
Fuser	Use a water-dampened, lint-free cloth.

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