Maintenance; User Maintenance; Cleaning - Epson EPL-N1200 Service Manual

EPL-N1200 Service Manual

6.1 MAINTENANCE

The EPL-N1200 is a page printer that use an electro-photographic printing method. Unlike with
most impact or ink-jet printers, the key components in the electro-photographic process are
integrated into an expendable cartridge (the imaging cartridge). Therefore, periodic replacement of
the imaging cartridge is essential to ensure high-quality output. Other maintenance items are also
described in this section, which is divided into two sections:
maintenance) and service maintenance (repair).

6.1.1 User Maintenance

Users can achieve maximum print quality from the printer by following the procedures below:

6.1.1.1 Cleaning

This section describes the cleaning required for optimal print quality.
External Cleaning
Be sure to disconnect the printer from the power outlet before cleaning it. Wipe the cover and
external parts of the printer with a damp cloth that has been soaked in a neutral cleaning solution.
Internal Cleaning
Be sure the printer has been disconnected from the power supply and that the fusing unit has
cooled down. If the optical unit lens is dirty, clean it using a soft cloth.
Figure 6-1. External Cleaning
Rev. A
user maintenance (preventive
Figure 6-2. Optical Unit Lens
Cleaning
Maintenance
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