Epson 570e Product Information Guide - Page 17

EPSON LQ-570e Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer and turn it off. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 3. Remove the paper guide. If a pull tractor or an optional cutsheet feeder is installed, remove it. 4. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and paper guide. 5. If the outer case or paper guide is still dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in water. Keep the printer cover in place and lower it until it lies flat on the top of the printer to prevent water from getting inside the printer. Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the printer components as well as the case. Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable lubricants can damage the printer mechanism. Contact an EPSON dealer if you think lubrication is needed. 6. Remove the paper tension unit. Attach the protective locking clips on both sides of the printer roller. Then install the paper tension unit. 7. Make sure the tractor that came with your printer is installed in the push position. 8. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, and paper guide in the original packing materials and place them in the printer's original box. Related Documentation 4011805 4011804 4012108 TM-LQ570e PL-LQ570e EPSON LQ-570e Quick Reference Guide EPSON LQ-570e User's Guide EPSON LQ-570e Read This First EPSON LQ-570e Service Manual EPSON LQ-570e Parts Price List Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below. You need to move the print head by hand to remove the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 1. Remove any paper in the printer and turn it off. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 3. Remove the paper guide. 4. If a pull tractor is installed, remove it. If any options are installed, remove them and pack them in their original boxes. 5. Make sure that the print head is not hot. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 17