36 Maintenance C9148-90909
Cleaning the product
General guidelines
Perform the following cleaning procedures when you change the print cartridge or when print-
quality problems occur. To minimize problems, keep the product free from dust and debris.
WARNING! Turn the main power-switch off and unplug the MFP power cord before you disconnect any cables
or accessories, and before you perform preventative maintenance or cleaning. Failure to follow
this warning can result in serious product damage or personal injury.
CAUTION While cleaning the product, do not to touch the transfer roller (the black rubber roller located
underneath the print cartridge). Skin oils on the roller can affect print quality.
Table 6. General cleaning guidelines
Part Cleaning interval Cloth Solvent
Covers Clean when visibly dirty. Soft, tight weave; lint-free. Water (add a mild detergent if
desired). See caution below.
Control panel Clean when dusty or when
fingerprints build up.
Soft, tight weave; lint-free. Water. See caution below.
ADF rollers Clean if the user is experiencing
misfeeds, or multipage feeds, or if
documents are skewing when
traveling through the ADF.
Soft, tight weave; lint-free. Water. See caution below.
Glass Clean when visibly dirty or if the
user is experiencing poor copy
quality such as blurriness or
streaking.
Soft, tight weave; lint-free. Ammonia-based cleaner or
water. See caution below.
Whiteboard cover (white vinyl
backing located on the bottom
of the ADF cover)
Clean when visibly dirty. Soft, tight weave; lint-free. Ammonia-based cleaner or
water. See caution below.
Clear mylar sheet (ADF
delivery guide)
Clean when visibly dirty or if the
user is experiencing poor copy
quality such as blurriness or
streaking.
Soft, tight weave; lint-free. Water. See caution below.
CAUTION To prevent damage, do not pour or spray cleaning solvents directly onto MFP components. Spray
water or cleaning solvent onto a cloth and wipe down components that need cleaning. Because
some MFP components should never be exposed to ammonia fumes, use ammonia-based
cleaners sparingly and only where indicated.
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