Maintenance
Cleaning the Printer
This section includes:
•General Precautions on page 112
•Cleaning the Exterior on page 112
•Cleaning the Interior on page 113
General Precautions
Warning: When cleaning your printer do NOT use organic or strong chemical solvents or aerosol cleaners. Do NOT pour fluids directly into any area. Use supplies and cleaning materials only as directed in this documentation. Keep all cleaning materials out of the reach of children.
Warning: Internal parts of the printer may be hot, especially the fuser. Use caution when doors and covers are open.
Warning: Do NOT use pressurized
Warning: Do NOT remove the covers or guards that are fastened with screws. You cannot maintain or service any parts that are behind these covers and guards. Do NOT attempt any maintenance procedure that is NOT specifically described in the documentation supplied with your printer.
To avoid damaging the printer, keep the following guidelines in mind:
•Do not place anything on top of the printer.
•Do not leave the covers and doors open for any length of time, especially in
•Do not open covers and doors during printing.
•Do not tilt the printer while in use.
•Do not touch the electrical contacts, gears, or laser devices. Doing so may damage the printer and cause the print quality to deteriorate.
•Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are reinstalled before you plug in the printer.
Cleaning the Exterior
Clean the exterior of the printer about once a month. Wipe the parts with a damp, soft cloth. Then wipe with another dry soft cloth. For stubborn stains, apply a small amount of neutral detergent to the cloth and gently wipe the stain off.
Caution: Do not spray the detergent directly on the printer. The liquid detergent may enter the printer through a gap and cause problems. Never use cleaning agents other than water or neutral detergent.
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