User Maintenance - Epson ActionLaser 1600 EPL-5600 Service Manual

6.1 MAINTENANCE
The EPL-5&N and ActionLaser 1600 are page printers that use an electrophotographic printing
method. Unlike with most impact or ink-jet printers, the key components in the electrographic
process are integrated into an expendable cartridge (the imaging cartridge). l%ereiixe, pericxiic
replacement of the imaging cartridge is essential to ensure high-quality output. Other maintenamx
items are also described in this section, which is divided into two sections: user maintenance
(preventive maintenance) and service maintenance (repair).

6.1.1 User Maintenance

Users can achieve maximum print quality from the printer by fbllowing 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 betire 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 disconn ected 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
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Figure 6-2. Cleaning Optical Unit Lens
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