InfoPrint Color 1824, User Manual

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Maintaining the printer
Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality.
Storing supplies
Choose a cool, clean storage area for the printer supplies. Store supplies right side up in their original packing until
you are ready to use them.
Do not expose supplies to:
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Direct sunlight
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Temperatures above 35°C (95°F)
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High humidity above 80%
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Salty air
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Corrosive gases
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Heavy dust
Conserving supplies
There are some settings you can change from the control panel that will help you conserve toner and paper. For
more information, see “Supplies menu,” “Quality menu,” and “Finishing menu.”
If you need to print several copies, you can conserve supplies by printing the first copy and checking it for accuracy
before printing the remaining copies.
Checking the status of supplies
A message appears on the display when a replacement supply item is needed or when maintenance is required.
Checking the status of supplies from the printer control panel
You can check the status of printer supplies by printing a menu settings page:
1
Make sure the printer is on and
Ready
appears.
2
From the printer control panel, press .
3
Press the arrow buttons until
Reports
appears, and then press .
4
Press the arrow buttons until
Menu Settings Page
appears, and then press .
Checking the status of supplies from a network computer
Note: The computer must be connected to the same network as the printer.
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