Epson EPL-8000 User Manual - Page 136

Cleaning the Printer The maintenance procedures you perform each time you replace the imaging cartridge should keep your printer running at its best. However, fine particles of paper dust and ordinary dust can collect inside the printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the inside of the printer, the roller in the paper path, and the paper feed roller as described in this section. You should also clean the paper cassette and the printer cover every few months. These procedures are described later in this section. Whenever you clean the printer or replace the components, perform a test print as described in Chapter 2. If the test print is unsatisfactory, see Chapter 6 for troubleshooting tips. Replacing the ozone filter Ozone is generated inside the printer by the high voltages used during the printing process. The ozone filter is located inside the printer cover toward the back, and should be replaced every six months. If you print many pages at a time, you may need to replace the ozone filter more often. If you notice a peculiar smell when you are printing, it is time to change the ozone filter. 5-14 Maintenance and Transportation