Canon BJC-4550 User Manual - Page 68

Cleaning the Printer

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Cleaning the Printer Your printer requires little routine maintenance. Perform the following maintenance, as necessary, to keep your printer in good operating condition. C r Make sure the printer is turned off before cleaning it. It is a good idea to unplug the power cord also. r Do not clean the exterior of the printer with volatile liquids such as thinners, benzine, or any spray-type or chemical cleaners; doing so will damage the surface of the printer. r When cleaning the printer, avoid the area near the print head on the BJ cartridge. Do not touch the print head. Ink may leak out and cause stains. Clean the printer regularly to avoid printing problems. Remove any ink mist or paper debris from the interior of the printer using a soft cloth moistened with water. Clean especially well around the platen area. If the rollers become dirty, you can clean them using a small soft brush. PLATEN Maintaining the Printer ROLLERS Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft cloth moistened with water. Clean away smudges and dust. N Do not use paper products (such as paper towels or tissues) to clean the inside of the printer. Chapter 5 Maintaining the Printer 5-3

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Chapter 5
Maintaining the Printer
5-3
Cleaning the Printer
Your printer requires little routine maintenance. Perform the following
maintenance, as necessary, to keep your printer in good operating
condition.
C
Make sure the printer is turned off before cleaning it. It is a good
idea to unplug the power cord also.
Do not clean the exterior of the printer with volatile liquids such as
thinners, benzine, or any spray-type or chemical cleaners; doing so
will damage the surface of the printer.
When cleaning the printer, avoid the area near the print head on
the BJ cartridge. Do not touch the print head. Ink may leak out and
cause stains.
Clean the printer regularly to avoid printing problems. Remove any ink
mist or paper debris from the interior of the printer using a soft cloth
moistened with water. Clean especially well around the platen area. If
the rollers become dirty, you can clean them using a small soft brush.
Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft cloth moistened with
water. Clean away smudges and dust.
N
Do not use paper products (such as paper towels or tissues) to clean
the inside of the printer.
Maintaining
the Printer
PLATEN
ROLLERS