Tally Dascom 2600 - Chapter 6 Maintenance; Cleaning; Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer; Cleaning the Paper Rollers

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Chapter 6 Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning
6.1.1 Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer
If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth or paper particles have
accumulated in the printer, clean the printer.
To clean and vacuum the printer:
1)
Remove any paper from the printer. Make sure that the power is off, and then disconnect
the printer power cord.
2) Using a soft vacuum brush, vacuum the exterior of the printer. Also vacuum the cut sheet
edge.
3)
Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the printer, including the cover. A mild
detergent may be used. Do not use solvents, kerosene, or abrasive cleaning materials that
may damage the printer.
4)
Open the cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Using a soft vacuum brush,
gently vacuum the platen, the print head carriage and shaft, and surrounding areas. You
can easily slide the print head to the left or right when the power is off. Be careful not to
press too hard on the flat head cable that extends from the print head carriage. Take
special care about the transparent incremental strip.
5) Re-install the ribbon cartridge.
6.1.2 Cleaning the Paper Rollers
Clean the platen and paper bail rollers occasionally or when stains or smudges appear on the
paper. Use a mild detergent as appropriate. Do not use alcohol to clean the rollers. Alcohol
may cause the rubber to harden.
To clean the rollers and the platen:
1) Apply a small amount of water to a soft c loth. Avoid spilling liquid inside the printer.
2) Place the cloth on the roller surface and manually rotate the pape r feed knob.
3) Repeat this procedure for each roller.
4) To dry the platen, place a dry cloth against the platen and the rollers and manually rotate
the paper feed knob.