Epson LQ 870 User Manual - Page 99

Cleaning the Printer, WARNING, CAUTION, Maintenance and Transportation

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Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide, printer cover, tractor unit, and any installed options. 2. Use a soft brush to carefully clear away all dust and dirt. 3. If the outer case or paper guide is dirty or dusty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Keep the printer cover in place to prevent water from getting inside the printer. WARNING: Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. 0t0 CAUTION: l Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case. l Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. l Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact your dealer or a qualified service person if you think lubrication is needed. 5-2 Maintenance and Transportation

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Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it
thoroughly several times a year.
1.
Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper
guide, printer cover, tractor unit, and any installed options.
2.
Use a soft brush to carefully clear away all dust and dirt.
3.
If the outer case or paper guide is dirty or dusty, clean it with
a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Keep the
printer cover in place to prevent water from getting inside the
printer.
WARNING:
Be careful not to get water on the printer
mechanism or electronic components.
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t
0
CAUTION:
l
Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer;
these chemicals can damage the components as well
as the case.
l
Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.
l
Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants;
unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact
your dealer or a qualified service person if you think
lubrication is needed.
5-2
Maintenance and Transportation