Maintaining the printer
Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality.
Cleaning the exterior of the printer
1
Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD:
To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer,
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding.
2
Remove all paper from the printer.
3
Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
Warning—Potential Damage:
Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the
printer.
4
Wipe only the outside of the printer.
Warning—Potential Damage:
Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your printer.
5
Make sure all areas of the printer are dry before beginning a new print job.
Cleaning the scanner glass
If you encounter print quality problems, such as streaks on copied or scanned images, clean the areas shown.
1
Slightly dampen a soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel with water.
2
Open the scanner cover.
1
White underside of the ADF cover
2
White underside of the scanner cover
3
Scanner glass
4
ADF glass
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