Epson R380 Product Information Guide - Page 11

Epson Stylus Photo R380 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 is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside. 4. If there is any ink inside the printer, wipe it off with a damp cloth in the area shown. Transporting the Printer If you need to ship your printer, you must prepare it for transportation by packing the printer in its original box or one of a similar size. Caution: When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it up vertically, or turn it upside down. Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridges. Also, leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer from printing. 1. Remove all paper from the sheet feeder. 2. Turn the printer off. 3. Open the printer cover and make sure the print head is in the home (far right) position. 4. Secure the print head in the home position with a piece of tape, as shown below. Clean here 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 or apply lubricants, oils, or grease inside the printer. Don't use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the printer. 5. Close the printer cover. 6. Unplug the power cord from the outlet, then disconnect the USB cable from your computer. 7. Close the front tray extensions and front cover. 10/06 Epson Stylus Photo R380 - 11