Printronix ProLine 5 Series Manual page 196

Vacuum carefully around the hammer bank and surrounding area to
CAUTION
avoid damage. To avoid corrosion damage, use only alcohol when
cleaning printer mechanical elements. Solutions used to clean
mechanical elements must contain no water.
5. Wipe the splined shaft with a soft cloth.
6. Check the ribbon mask and hammer bank cover for bits of torn paper or
ribbon lint.
7. Using a soft cloth lightly moistened with anhydrous alcohol, remove dust and
ink from the platen. (The platen is the thick silver bar behind the hammer
bank cover that rotates when the forms thickness lever is rotated.) Clean the
ribbon guides.
8. Brush and vacuum up dust or residue that has accumulated inside the lower cabinet.
9. Wipe the lower cabinet interior with a clean, lint–free cloth dampened (not
wet) with water and mild detergent, or spray the surfaces lightly with window
cleaning solution. Dry the lower cabinet interior by wiping it down with a
clean, lint–free cloth.
10. Install the ribbon and load paper.
Shuttle Cover
Assembly
Base Casting
Troubleshooting
Splined
Shaft
Paper Support (2)
Tractor
Forms Thickness Lever
Ribbon Guide (2)
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