Maintenance and Transportation
Cleaning the printer
To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it
thoroughly several times a year.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Remove any paper as well as
the paper cassette and output guide.
2. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt.
3. If the outer case or paper cassette is dirty or dusty, clean it with
a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the
printer cover in place to prevent water from getting inside the
printer.
CAUTION:
Never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer;
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these chemicals can damage the components as well
as the
Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.
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Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants;
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unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact
your dealer or a qualified service person if you think
lubrication is needed.
Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism
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or electronic components.
Replacing the ribbon cartridge
When the printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon
cartridge. Epson recommends the SO15032 ribbon cartridge.
CAUTION:
head cool for a few minutes before you touch it.
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Using the Printer
case.
If you have just used the printer, let the print