Clean the product
Print a cleaning page
During the printing process paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and can cause
Use the following procedure to print a cleaning page.
1.From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Setup menu displays. Touch the Setup
icon to open the menu.
2.Touch the Service menu.
3.Touch the Cleaning Page button.
4.Load plain letter or A4 paper when you are prompted.
Wait until the process is complete. Discard the page that prints.
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges
Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can affect performance. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner.
1.Press the power button to turn the product off, and then disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.
2.Open the scanner lid.
3.Clean the scanner glass and the white plastic backing underneath the scanner lid with a soft cloth or sponge that has been moistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on any part of the product; these can damage the product. Do not place liquids directly on the glass or platen. They might seep and damage the product.
4.Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent spotting.
5.Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then press the power button to turn the product on.
Visually inspect the toner cartridge
Follow these steps to inspect each toner cartridge.
1.Remove the toner cartridge from the printer.
2.Check the memory chip for damage.
3.Examine the surface of the green imaging drum.
CAUTION: Do not touch the imaging drum. Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause
4.If you see any scratches, fingerprints, or other damage on the imaging drum, replace the toner cartridge.
5.Reinstall the toner cartridge, and print a few pages to see if the problem has resolved.
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