Ricoh Cleaning Guide for Printers: Keeping Your Aficio SP 3500N and SP 3510DN in Top Condition

7. Cleaning the Printer

This chapter explains how to clean the printer.

Cautions to Take When Cleaning

•Do not remove any covers or screws other than those explicitly mentioned in this manual. Inside this machine are high voltage components that are an electric shock hazard and laser components that could cause blindness. Contact your sales or service representative if any of the machine's internal components require maintenance, adjustment, or repair.

•Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this machine. Doing so risks burns and electric shock. Note again that exposure to the laser components inside this machine risks blindness.

•The inside of this machine becomes very hot. Do not touch the parts labeled "" (indicating a hot surface).

•Be sure to disconnect the plug from the wall outlet and clean the prongs and the area around the prongs at least once a year. Allowing dust to build up on the plug constitutes a fire hazard.

Clean the printer periodically to maintain fine printing.

Dry wipe the exterior with a soft cloth. If dry wiping is not enough, wipe with a soft, wet cloth that is wrung out well. If you still cannot remove the stain or grime, use a neutral detergent, and then wipe over with a well-wrung wet cloth, dry wipe, and let it dry.

•To avoid deformation, discoloration, or cracking, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzine and thinner, or spray insecticide on the printer.

•If there is dust or grime inside the printer, wipe with a clean, dry cloth.

•You must disconnect the plug from the wall outlet at least once a year. Clean away any dust and grime from the plug and outlet before reconnecting. Accumulated dust and grime pose a fire hazard.

•Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside the machine.

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