Epson R220 Product Information Guide - Page 10

Epson Stylus Photo R220 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the USB cable. 2. Remove all the paper, then use a soft brush to clean the sheet feeder. 3. If the outer case or inside of the sheet feeder are dirty, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside. 4. If ink accidentally gets inside of the printer, wipe it off with a damp cloth in the area shown. Clean here 3. Remove any paper from the printer, then push down the paper support extension, and close the paper support. 4. Make sure the CD/DVD tray guide is closed, then push in the output tray extension and close the tray. 5. Open the printer cover. Secure the ink cartridge holder to the printer with tape, then close the printer cover. 6. Repack the printer and its attachments in the original box using the protective materials that came with them. Keep the printer level as you transport it. After transporting the printer, remove the tape securing the print head and test your printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the print head (see page 8); if output is misaligned, align the print head (see page 9). Related Documentation CPD-19888 CPD-19889 CPD-19887 Epson Stylus Photo R220 Start Here Epson Stylus Photo R220 Printer Basics Epson Stylus Photo R220 CD-ROM with on-screen User's Guide Warning: Don't touch the gears or any other parts inside the printer. Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or benzine, alcohol, or paint thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case. Don't get water on the printer components and don't spray lubricants or oils inside the printer. Don't use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the printer. Transporting the Printer If you need to move your printer some distance, you must prepare it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size. Caution: To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when transporting the printer. 1. Open the printer cover and turn on the printer. Wait until the print head locks in the far right position, then turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the power cord and USB cable from the printer. 10 - Epson Stylus Photo R220 6/05