Cleaning The Printer; Related Documentation; Transporting The Printer - Epson FX-1180+ Manual

Cleaning the Printer

1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer and turn it off.
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then
disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3. Remove the paper guide. If a pull tractor or an optional
cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it.
4. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt
from the outer case and paper guide.
5. If the outer case or paper guide is still dirty, clean it with a
soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in
water. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from
getting inside the printer.
Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer;
these chemicals can damage the printer components
as well as the case.
Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or
electronic components.
Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.
Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants;
unsuitable oils can damage the printer mechanism.
Contact an EPSON dealer if you think lubrication is
needed.

Transporting the Printer

If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully
repack it using the original box and packing materials, as
described below.
You need to move the print head by hand to remove
the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer,
the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few
minutes before touching it.
1. Remove any paper in the printer and turn it off.
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then
disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3. Remove the paper guide.
4. If any options are installed, remove them and pack them in
their original boxes.
5. Make sure that the print head is not hot. Then remove the
ribbon cartridge.
6. Make sure the paper tension unit is installed and the tractor
is installed in the rear push position. Also make sure the
printer cover and front cover are closed.
7. Repack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and
power cord in the original packing materials and place them
in the printer's original box.

Related Documentation

4014600-00/
CPD-12721 EPSON FX-880+/1180+ User's Guide
4014598-00 EPSON FX-880+/1180+ Setup Guide
3010030-01 CD-ROM containing online Reference
Guide and Quick Guide
TM-FX8/1180+ EPSON FX-880+/1180+ Service Manual
PL-FX8/1180+ EPSON FX-880+/1180+ Parts Price List
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