IBM 6500-V05 Maintenance Manual - Page 433

Cleaning The Interior 1. Power off the printer. 2. Disconnect the AC power cord from the power source. 3. Open the printer cover. 4. Remove paper from the printer. 5. Remove the ribbon. 6. Using a soft-bristled, non-metallic brush, wipe paper dust and ribbon lint off the tractors, shuttle cover assembly, base casting, and ribbon guides. Vacuum up the residue. (See Figure 53.) 7. Wipe the splined shaft and the ribbon guides with a soft cloth. 8. Vacuum up dust or residue that has accumulated inside the lower cabinet. 9. Wipe the interior of the lower cabinet with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent or window cleaning solution. 10. Dry the cabinet interior with a clean, lint-free cloth. 11. Clean the shuttle frame assembly, as described below. Tractors Splined Shaft Base Casting NOTE: Cabinet model shown. Procedure is the same for a pedestal model. Shuttle Cover Assembly (Air Shroud) Forms Thickness Lever Ribbon Guide Figure 53. This figure shows where to clean inside the cabinet or top cover. 433