Maintaining the printer
Warning—Potential Damage: Failure to maintai n optimum printer performance periodically, or to replace par ts and
supplies, may cause damage to your printer.

Cleaning the printer

Note: You may need to perform this task after ever y few months.
Warning—Potential Damage: Damage to the printer caused by improper handling is not covered by the printer
warranty.
1Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the electrical outlet.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock when cleaning the exterior of th e printer,
unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before
proceeding.
2Remove paper from the standard bin, multipurpose feeder, and manu al feeder.
3Remove any dust, lint, and pieces of paper around the printer using a soft brush or vacuum.
4Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and use it to wipe the outside of the printer.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of
the printer.
5Make sure all areas of the printer are dry before sending a new print job.

Checking the status of parts and supplies

A message appears on the display when a replacement supply item is needed or when maintenance is required. For
more information, see “Supplies menu” on page 63.

Checking the status of parts and supplies on the printer control panel

From the printer control panel, navigate to:
> Status/Supplies > View Supplies >

Checking the status of parts and supplies from the Embedded Web Server

Note: Make sure the computer and printer are connected to the same network.
1Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Notes:
•View the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu. The IP address appears as four
sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
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