Cleaning The Electrical Contacts Of The Print Head; Cleaning The Electrical Contacts Of The Print Carriage; Cleaning The Print Head Nozzles - Olivetti CopyLab 200 User Manual

Cleaning the Electrical Contacts of the Print Head

1. Remove the print head from the machine (see "Replacing the Print
Head".
2. Using a slightly damp, lint-free cloth, clean the electrical contacts (gold
plate) of the print head, wiping from the bottom upwards, as shown in
the figure.
Take care not to touch the print head nozzles.
3. Reinsert the print head in the machine, closing the front cover.
4. Carry out the print head alignment procedure and then print the
Test page to check the print quality.

Cleaning the Electrical Contacts of the Print Carriage

1.
Remove the print head from the machine (see "Replacing the Print Head" and put it in a safe place.
Take care not to touch the electrical contacts or print nozzles, and do not place the print head on them.
2.
Turn off the machine and disconnect it from the power socket.
3.
Using a clean, dry cloth, clean the print carriage contacts.
4.
Reinsert the print head in the machine and close the front cover.
5.
Carry out the print head alignment procedure and then print the Test page to check the print quality.

Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles

This procedure is ONLY to be carried out as a last resort, before replacing the entire print head.
1. Dampen a paper handkerchief with distilled water and wring it out to
eliminate any surplus liquid.
2. Remove the print head from the machine (see "Replacing the Print
Head").
3. Holding the print head with the nozzles pointing downwards, tap it
gently against the handkerchief.
4. Repeat this operation a few times, pressing the print head at different
points of the handkerchief to clean the nozzles thoroughly.
5. Reinsert the print head in the machine, closing the front cover.
6. Carry out the print head alignment procedure and then print the Test
page to check the print quality.
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