Samsung CLP-300 Series manual Cleaning the Printer, Cleaning the Outside of the Printer

Cleaning the Printer

During the printing process, particles of paper, toner, and dust can accumulate inside the printer. Over time, this build-up can cause print quality problems such as toner specks or smearing. Your printer has a cleaning mode that can correct and prevent these types of problems.

4 Extend the top handle on the imaging unit and then use it to pull the imaging unit out of the printer completely.

Cleaning the Outside of the Printer

Clean the printer cabinet with a soft lint-free cloth. You can dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto the printer or inside of it.

CAUTION: Cleaning the printer cabinet with cleaners containing large amounts of alcohol, solvents, or other strong substances can discolor or crack the cabinet.

Cleaning the Inside of the Printer

1Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait a few minutes for the printer to cool.

2Open the front cover.

3Pull the imaging unit out of the printer using the handle on its bottom.

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Maintaining Your Printer

CAUTION:

•Do not touch the green surface on the imaging unit with your hands or any other material. Use the handle on it in order to avoid touching this area.

•Be careful not to scratch the surface of the imaging unit.

•To prevent damage, do not expose the imaging unit to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper to protect it if necessary.

5 Look inside the printer. Remove any dust, paper particles, and spilled toner with a damp, soft lint-free cloth.

NOTE: After cleaning, let the printer to dry completely.

6 Pull the imaging unit about half and push it until it sounds 'click'. Repeat this action two or three times.