Star Micronics NX-15 user manual Caring For Your Printer

CHAPTER 8

CARING

FOR YOUR PRINTER

Subjectscoveredin Chapter8 include–

. Cleaningthe printer

. Changingthe ribbon

c Replacingthe printhead

Dust and heat will make any mechanism wear more quickly. The best maintenance is preventive,so the first step in any maintenance program is correct location of the printer. This is covered in greater detail in Chapter 1, but in general a normal of- fice environment is best for both the computer and the printer.

CLEANING THE PRINTER

Cleaning the printer regularly will prolong its service life. Use a damp cloth on the exterior every week or so. For stubborn dirt, you may moisten the cloth with alcohol or water containing a mild detergent, but be careful not to spill any liquid into the interior of the printer or onto the print mechanism.

Use a soft brush to remove paper dust and lint from the interior. A small vacuum cleaner can also make this task easier

–but be very careful not to bend or injure any electronic parts or wiring. The printer contains delicate electronic parts, so only clean those places where you have easy access.

REPLACINGTHE RIBBON

This printer uses an endless-type ribbon cartridge, meaning that the ribbon is recycled automatically. In time, however, when the print becomes to faint to read clearly, you will need to change either the whole cartridge or the ribbon inside it.