Cleaning The Printer - Epson STYLUS Photo R240 Series Basic Operation Manual

5. Look at the alignment pattern in each set and find
the patch which is most evenly printed, with no
noticeable streaks or lines.
6. Press the u or d button to highlight the number
for the best pattern (1 to 9) in set #1, then press the
x Start button.
7. Repeat step 6 to select the best pattern for sets #2,
#3, and #4.
8. When you have finished, press the y Stop/Clear
button.

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer working at its best, you should
clean it several times a year. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and
disconnect the printer cable.
2. Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean
any dust or dirt from the sheet feeder.
3. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft, damp
cloth.
4. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the LCD panel. Do
not use liquid or chemical cleaners on the LCD
panel.
5. If ink has spilled inside the printer, wipe it off only
in the area shown below using a soft, damp cloth.
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Warning:
Do not touch the gears inside the printer.
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Caution:
❏ Be careful not to wipe away lubricating grease inside the printer.
❏ Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for
cleaning; they can damage the printer components and case.
❏ Do not get water on the printer components and do not spray
lubricants or oils inside the printer.
❏ Do not apply grease to the metal parts under the print head
carriage.
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