Routine Service and Diagnostics
9–6
3. Using a soft cloth lightly moistened with denatured alcohol, remove
dust and ink from the platen. (The platen is the thick silver bar behind
the hammer bank cover that rotates when the forms thickness
adjustment lever is rotated.)
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4. Brush and vacuum dust or residue that has accumulated inside the lower
cabinet.
5. Wipe the lower cabinet interior with a clean, lint–free cloth dampened
(not wet) with water and mild detergent, or spray the surfaces lightly
with window cleaning solution. Dry the lower cabinet interior by wiping
it with a clean, lint–free cloth.
6. When necessary, clear the ventilation slots at the back of the printer,
ensuring that they are not blocked by any objects such as drapes, books,
paper, etc. Blocked ventilation slots can cause overheating and
adversely affect operating efficiency.
7. Replace the hammer bank assembly cover, shuttle cover and ribbon by
reversing the instructions on page 9–3.