Cleaning the Machine
Select an item below:
Clean the exterior of the machine and ventilation slots.
1. Turn OFF the power switch and disconnect the power cord.
2. Clean the exterior of the machine with a soft, well wrung out cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent diluted with water.
3. Wait for the machine to dry completely before reconnecting the power cord and turn ON the power.
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Clean the machine's print area at regular intervals so that toner powder, as well as paper dust and other debris, do not accumulate inside the machine.
1. Turn OFF the power switch and disconnect the power cord.
2. Hold the operation panel.
3. Lift the scanning platform.
note:
When you cannot lift the scanning platform
- Make sure that the platen glass is completely closed. Do not try to forcefully lift the scanning platform, as this may damage the machine.
* The platen glass may not be completely closed when a thick document such as books is placed inside. In such case, remove it from the platen glass.
4. Hold the grip on the left front side of the toner cover.
5. Open the toner cover.
6. Remove the toner cartridge.
7. Remove toner powder, as well as paper dust and other debris from the inside of the machine, using a clean, soft, dry, and lint-free cloth.
8. Insert the toner cartridge.
Fit the protrusions (A) on sides of the toner cartridge into the guides located on sides of the machine and slide the toner cartridge into the machine until the toner cartridge comes to rest and is held against the back of the machine.
9. Close the toner cover.
note:
When you cannot close the toner cover
- Make sure that the toner cartridge is properly set inside the machine. Do not try to forcefully close the toner cover, as this may damage the machine.
10. Lower the scanning platform.
11. Connect the power cord and turn ON the power switch.
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The fixing unit may be dirty under the following conditions. Clean the fixing unit.
- When black streaks appear on the output
- When replacing the toner cartridge
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Load A4 or Letter size plain paper.
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Press [  ] (Menu setting key), and then start the menu operation.
When the menu is operating, the menu indicator blinks. |
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Press [  ] or [  ] until "C" is displayed. |
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When [  ] is pressed, cleaning starts.
It takes approximately 140 seconds.
* We recommend that plain paper be loaded when cleaning the fixing unit.
* You cannot perform cleaning when jobs are stored in the memory. |
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Press [ ] (Menu setting key) to exit the menu operation.
The menu indicator turns off. |
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Follow the steps in the procedure below to clean the platen glass and the under surface of the platen glass cover.
1. Turn OFF the power switch and disconnect the power cord.
2. Open the platen glass.
3. Clean the platen glass and the under surface of the platen glass cover.
(1) Clean the areas with a cloth dampened with water.
(2) Wipe the areas with a soft, dry cloth.
4. Close the platen glass.
5. Connect the power cord and turn ON the power switch.
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Before cleaning the machine, note the following.
- Use a soft cloth to avoid scratching the components.
- Do not clean the machine components with tissue paper, paper towels, or similar materials. These materials tend to stick to the components or generate static charges.
attention:
Precautions to take when closing the platen glass
- Be careful not to get your fingers caught.
Do not touch the fixing unit (A).
- Touching the fixing unit (A) may cause burns as it becomes very hot while the machine is in operation.
Precautions to take when you get toner onto your hands or into clothing
- If toner gets on your hands or clothing, wash them immediately with cold water. The toner sets onto hands or into clothing if you try to wash it with warm water. Once it is set, you can hardly remove the toner stains.
important:
Do not touch the transfer roller (A).
- The act may damage the machine.
note:
When a job is waiting to be printed
- The job is deleted when you turn OFF the power switch.
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