Epson EPL-N1200 Service Manual - Page 128

MAINTENANCE, External Cleaning, Optical Unit Lens, Cleaning

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EPL-N1200 Service Manual Maintenance 6.1 MAINTENANCE The EPL-N1200 is a page printer that use an electro-photographic printing method. Unlike with most impact or ink-jet printers, the key components in the electro-photographic process are integrated into an expendable cartridge (the imaging cartridge). Therefore, periodic replacement of the imaging cartridge is essential to ensure high-quality output. Other maintenance items are also described in this section, which is divided into two sections: user maintenance (preventive maintenance) and service maintenance (repair). 6.1.1 User Maintenance Users can achieve maximum print quality from the printer by following the procedures below: 6.1.1.1 Cleaning This section describes the cleaning required for optimal print quality. qExternal Cleaning Be sure to disconnect the printer from the power outlet before cleaning it. Wipe the cover and external parts of the printer with a damp cloth that has been soaked in a neutral cleaning solution. qInternal Cleaning Be sure the printer has been disconnected from the power supply and that the fusing unit has cooled down. If the optical unit lens is dirty, clean it using a soft cloth. Figure 6-1. External Cleaning Figure 6-2. Optical Unit Lens Cleaning Rev. A 6-1

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6.1 MAINTENANCE
The EPL-N1200 is a page printer that use an electro-photographic printing method.
Unlike with
most impact or ink-jet printers, the key components in the electro-photographic process are
integrated into an expendable cartridge (the imaging cartridge). Therefore, periodic replacement of
the imaging cartridge is essential to ensure high-quality output.
Other maintenance items are also
described in this section, which is divided into two sections:
user maintenance (preventive
maintenance) and service maintenance (repair).
6.1.1
User Maintenance
Users can achieve maximum print quality from the printer by following the procedures below:
6.1.1.1 Cleaning
This section describes the cleaning required for optimal print quality.
External Cleaning
Be sure to disconnect the printer from the power outlet before cleaning it.
Wipe the cover and
external parts of the printer with a damp cloth that has been soaked in a neutral cleaning solution.
Internal Cleaning
Be sure the printer has been disconnected from the power supply and that the fusing unit has
cooled down.
If the optical unit lens is dirty, clean it using a soft cloth.
Figure 6-1. External Cleaning
Figure 6-2. Optical Unit Lens
Cleaning
EPL-N1200 Service Manual
Maintenance
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