Cleaning Procedures 
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3.5.3 FLUSHING GATE CLEANING 
 
Dry ink flakes that collect around the flushing gate can cause streaking in printouts. 
1.  Open the top cover. 
2.  Use the tip of a screwdriver or other tool wrapped in soft cloth to remove the ink 
that has hardened inside the slits the flushing gate. 
3.  Use a slightly damp cloth to wipe clean the ink splatter around the flushing 
gates. 
3.5.4 MAINTENANCE UNIT CLEANING 
Cleaning the Suction Cap, Right Air Vent, and Wiper Blade 
1.  Remove the maintenance unit. (See "Maintenance Unit" for more about 
removal.) 
 
2.  Turn the drive gear [A] of the maintenance motor in the direction of the arrow to 
raise the suction caps.