Ricoh Aficio SP C231SF User Manual

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10. Maintenance
This chapter describes how to maintain the machine.
Cleaning
Cautions to Take When Cleaning
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WARNING:
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CAUTION:
Clean the machine periodically to maintain high print quality.
Dry wipe the exterior with a soft cloth. If dry wiping is not enough, wipe with a
soft, damp cloth that is wrung out well. If you still cannot remove the stain or
grime, use a neutral detergent, wipe over the area with a well-wrung damp
cloth, and then dry wipe the area and allow it to dry.
Important
❒ To avoid deformation, discoloration, or cracking, do not use volatile chemi-
cals, such as benzine and thinner, or spray insecticide on the machine.
❒ If there is dust or grime inside the machine, wipe with a clean, dry cloth.
❒ You must disconnect the plug from the wall outlet at least once a year. Clean
away any dust and grime from the plug and outlet before reconnecting. Ac-
cumulated dust and grime pose a fire hazard.
❒ Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small objects to fall inside the ma-
chine.
Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor
Clean the machine when the error message instructing you to do so appears.
This procedure explains how to clean the toner density sensor of the yellow print
cartridge as an example of how to clean a sensor.
• Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that
mentioned in this manual. This machine contains a laser beam gener-
ator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye
damage.
• The inside of this machine becomes very hot. Do not touch parts labelled
“v” (indicating a hot surface).
• Be sure to disconnect the plug from the wall outlet and clean the prongs and
the area around the prongs at least once a year. Allowing dust to build up
on the plug constitutes a fire hazard.

Ricoh Aficio SP C231SF Specifications