Canon imageFORMULA CR-L1 User Manual - Page 34

Cleaning the Magnetic Heads If the magnetic heads are dirty, then MICR characters cannot be scanned correctly. Periodically, clean the magnetic heads with a commercially available audio head cleaner. A Hook your finger around the open lever and open the maintenance cover. Cleaning the Ink Jet Nozzles Ink that collects around the ink jet nozzles may stain your documents or cause the text to appear as scratched. Clean the area around the ink jet nozzles periodically. Cleaning the ink jet nozzles is also efficient action when the printed text becomes faint. A Hook your finger around the open lever and open the Maintenance Cover. B Use a commercially available audio head cleaner to clean the magnetic heads. The magnetic head is located in the position shown in the diagram below. B Dampen a cloth with water, wring the cloth out thoroughly, and then wipe off the dirt around the ink absorber. Magnetic Head Ink Absorber C Gently close the maintenance cover until it clicks into place. IMPORTANT If your documents are stained and smudged from printing even after you clean the ink absorber, you should replace the ink absorber. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service representative. C Remove the ink cartridge. For more information, (See "Replacing the Ink Cartridge," on p. 37.) 34