Maintaining The Printer; Cleaning The Exterior Of The Printer; Cleaning The Scanner Glass - Lexmark X548 Series User Manual

Maintaining the printer

Maintaining the printer
Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality.

Cleaning the exterior of the printer

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Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer,
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding.
2
Remove paper from the standard exit bin.
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Dampen a clean, lint‑free cloth with water.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of
the printer.
4
Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to include the standard exit bin.
Warning—Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your printer.
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Make sure the paper support and standard exit bin are dry before beginning a new print job.

Cleaning the scanner glass

Clean the scanner glass if you encounter print quality problems, such as streaks on copied or scanned images.
Note: Clean both areas of the scanner glass and both white underside areas.
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Slightly dampen a soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel with water.
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Open the scanner cover.
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