Moisture on the printer
Users should use the printer in an environment between 20% and 80% relative humidity. To recover from
moisture condensation, turn the printer Off, and, using the main roller as a reference, wait until the printer is
completely dry before using it again.
Noisy Carriage Bushing
To prevent noisy movement of the carriage, remove aluminum or dust particles from the bushing at the back
of the carriage, and from the slider path along which the bushing moves.
Belt swelling
To prevent new belts from swelling incorrectly, keep them in their bags with desiccant until you need to
install them.
General cleaning
To maintain the printer in good operating condition, keep it free of dust accumulation, ink, and other
contamination. Cleaning intervals are determined by the printer environment and by the types of printer
supplies used.
Proper general cleaning should include the following.
WARNING! To prevent an electric shock, make sure that the printer is switched off and unplugged before
any cleaning is performed. Do not let any water get inside the printer.
1. Clean the outer surface of the printer with a damp sponge or cloth. Use a mild soap and water solution if
necessary. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
2. Wipe the printer dry with a soft lint-free cloth.
Clean the Drive Roller and Overdrive
CAUTION: If ink is spilled on the Overdrive, remove the ink immediately. Due to the ink's reflectance, ink on
the Overdrive can disrupt the printer's edge-sensing function. To remove any ink from the Overdrive, perform
the following procedure.
CAUTION: Prevent water or other liquids from running onto electrical components or circuits, or through
openings in the Electronics Module.
1. Perform the Turn Drive Roller Utility (see Turn Drive Roller on page 100).
2. Open the Window and apply any common household cleaning solution (water based only) to a soft, lint-
free rag and apply it to the Drive Roller and Overdrive surface while it is rotating. Make sure that you
thoroughly clean the Drive Roller and Overdrive surface.
3. Press OK when you have completed the cleaning procedure.
4. Allow the Drive Roller to dry before loading media into the printer.
Clean the Platen
CAUTION: If wide paper is used to print after narrower paper is used for some time, you may find that the
left-hand side of the Center Platen has become dirty and will leave marks on the back of the paper if not
cleaned.
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