Epson Stylus Photo 1200 User Manual page 121

Don't touch the gears
inside the printer.
Never use alcohol or
thinner for cleaning;
they can damage the
printer components
and case.
Don't use a hard or
abrasive brush.
Don't get water on the
printer components.
Don't spray lubricants
or oils inside the
printer.
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To keep your printer working at its best, you should clean it several times
a year. Follow these steps:
1 Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the printer
cable.
2 Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder.
3 Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp cloth.
4 Clean ink out of the printer's interior with a soft, damp cloth.