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9. Maintenance
The printer does
not require
any routine maintenance.
However,
reasonable care of the printer will extend
its life.
The
following
precautions and periodic
measures
are recommended
:
Precautions
•Keep
all
liquids away from
the
printer. Accidental spillage of a
liquid
into the printer can cause severe
damage.
•Do not block
the
air
flow
around the
printer.
Do not place books,
paper,
or other
items
on top of the printer.
•Special
care should be taken
to
protect the printer
if it is
used
in
an
unfriendly environment such as a machine
shop,
a dusty or sandy
area,
etc.
•The life of the print head can be extended by observing a few simple
precautions.
-Do not operate the printer without paper
and
a
ribbon
cassette
installed
.
-Avoid
continuous use of the same pins (underline, semi-
graphics, etc.) without allowing the print head time to
cool.
-Do not obstruct the movement of the print head while
in
operation.
• If the printer
is
not going to be used for an
extended
period,
unplug the
power cord.
Periodic
Maintenance
•Cleaning
the unit the most important
action
the user can perform. The
frequency of
cleaning is dependent upon the environment.
-
Turn the power
OFF.
-Clean the case and covers with a soft cloth. Use any mild
commercial cleaner on the cloth, do not spray directly on
to
printer.
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