HP 5100 Service Manual - Page 68

Cleaning the printer and accessories WARNING! CAUTION To maintain high-quality printing and performance, thoroughly clean the printer and the paperhandling accessories:
every time you change the toner cartridge (run a cleaning page).
after printing approximately 15,000 pages.
whenever print quality problems occur. Clean the outside surfaces with a water-dampened cloth. Clean the inside parts as indicated in table 25. Observe the warning and caution below. Before you begin these steps, turn the printer off and unplug all power cords to avoid shock hazard. Be careful when cleaning around the fusing assembly area. It might be hot. To avoid permanent damage to the toner cartridge, do not use ammonia-based cleaners on or near the printer. Do not touch the transfer roller. Skin oils on the roller can reduce print quality. To clean toner from clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash your clothes in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. Figure 8. Location of the transfer roller - do not touch! Table 25. Cleaning printer components Component Cleaning method/notes Outside covers Use a water-dampened cloth. Do not use solvents or ammonia-based cleaners. Inside, general With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe any dust, spilled toner, and paper particles from the paper-path area, the registration roller, and the toner cartridge cavity. Pickup, feed, and separation rollers Use a water-dampened, lint-free cloth. Separation pad Use a dry, lint-free cloth. Registration roller Use a dry, lint-free cloth. Transfer roller Use a dry, lint-free cloth. DO NOT TOUCH the roller with your fingers. Fuser Use a water-dampened, lint-free cloth. 66 Printer maintenance Q1860-90918