Digital Equipment LGplus Series, Setup Manual

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4. Using a soft–bristled, non–metallic brush (such as a toothbrush), brush
paper dust and ribbon lint off the tractors, shuttle cover assembly, base
casting, and ribbon guides. Vacuum up the residue.
CAUTION
Vacuum carefully around the hammer bank and surrounding area to
avoid damage.
5. Wipe the splined shaft with a soft cloth.
6. Check the ribbon mask and hammer bank cover for bits of torn paper or
ribbon lint.
CAUTION
To avoid corrosion damage, use only alcohol when cleaning printer
mechanical elements. Make sure the cleaning solution contains no water.
7. Using a soft cloth lightly moistened with anhydrous 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 lever is
rotated.) Clean the ribbon guides.
8. Brush and vacuum up dust or residue that has accumulated inside the
lower cabinet.
9. 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.
10. Reinstall the ribbon and load paper. Refer to the Operator’s Guide.