Maintenance
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User’s Guide
Cleaning the Roller
If the print is soiled with ink on the roller, follow
the steps below to clean the roller by feeding the
plain paper.
A
Turn on the printer, and set the roll paper of
64 inches width.
See “Using Roll Paper” on page 29.
B
Press the
button to feed the paper.
Repeat step 2 for a few times until the paper is not
soiled with ink.
Cut the paper after cleaning is done.
See “Cutting the roll paper” on page 33.
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer in top operating condition,
clean it thoroughly if it becomes soiled.
Cleaning outside of the
printer
A
Remove the paper from the printer.
B
Make sure the printer is turned off and all
the lights are off, and then unplug the
power cord from the electrical outlet.
C
Use a soft, clean cloth to carefully remove
any dust or dirt.
If the dirt does not come off, clean it using a
soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild
detergent. Then, wipe the outside of the
printer dry with a dry, soft cloth.
c
Caution:
Take care to prevent water or other foreign
matter getting inside the printer. If moisture,
dirt, or other matter gets inside of the printer,
besides affecting print quality, it may cause the
electric circuits to short.
c
Caution:
Never use alcohol or thinners to clean the
printer; these chemicals can damage the
components as well as the case.