SECTION 4

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Printer

WARNING

THE PRINTER IS A PRECISION MACHINE THAT SHOULD BE CLEANED REGULARLY TO INSURE MANY YEARS OF SERVICE. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM ITS POWER SOURCE!

The Printer must be cleaned regularly of accumulated paper dust and ink. Depending on the types of media that are run, paper dust may accumulate within the printer and on the transport. To properly clean the printer, unplug it from the power receptacle and remove the covers.

The internal areas are best cleaned with a vacuum that has a soft brush attachment to help loosen the dust particles. Take care not to damage the PC Boards or electrical wiring.

The exterior of the machine may be cleaned with any standard household cleaner which is non-abrasive and does not contain plastic harming solvents.

CAUTION

NEVER SPRAY OR POUR CLEANERS DIRECTLY ON OR INTO THE PRINTER. LIQUIDS CAN HARM ELECTRONIC PARTS. ALWAYS DAMPEN A RAG WITH THE CLEANER AND APPLY IT TO THE PARTS TO BE CLEANED.

Cleaning Rubber Rollers

The rubber feed rollers, forwarding rollers, and transport rollers can become glazed with paper lint and ink from the media. They should be regularly cleaned with a mild household cleaner on a damp cloth. Rena Care (Part #2024) rubber roller cleaner, may also be used to clean the rubber rollers in the printer. CAUTION! Rubber rollers can be damaged by some chemicals and solvents. Avoid using all solvents and untested chemicals on the rubber rollers. Do not allow Rena Care to contact the sensors, electronics, painted, and plastic parts of the printer; or damage to these items will result.

Cleaning the Media Sensor

Periodically check/clean the media sensor [C] (paper sensor), located under the print carriage area of the printer. The sensor can be accessed by loosening the print unit securing knob [A] and sliding the print unit

[B]toward the rear of the machine. The sensor should be clean and free of accumulated paper dust. Use a vacuum with a soft brush attachment or dry compressed air to remove the dust.

CAUTION! Do not allow any liquids, chemicals or solvents to touch the sensor. If this occurs, the sensor will be damaged.

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Envelope Imager 1.5/1.5 Plus Operations (Rev.6/7/2007)