Preventive Maintenance; Cleaning The Printer; Cleaning The Exterior - Printronix P8000 SERIES Maintenance Manual

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Cleaning the Printer

The printer is designed to require very little maintenance. Aside from normal
replenishment of paper and ribbons, the only preventive maintenance
necessary is periodic cleaning. Clean the printer every six months or after
every 1000 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. If the printer is located
in a dusty area or is used for heavy duty printing, clean it more often. Periodic
cleaning, especially of the ribbon path, contributes to increased printer life and
reliability, and helps sustain superior print quality.
Because operating conditions vary so widely, the user must determine how
often to clean the printer. But, since there is no guarantee that the user will
clean the printer regularly, you should clean the printer every time you are
called to service it.
NOTE: A cabinet model printer is illustrated in this chapter, but the cleaning
WARNING
Always disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning the printer.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners, particularly on the window.
Do not drip water into the printer. Damage to the equipment will result.
Do not spray directly onto the printer when using spray solutions. Spray
a cloth, then apply the dampened cloth to the printer.
Do not vacuum circuit boards.
Only use 99.95% alcohol when cleaning printer mechanical elements.

Cleaning the Exterior

1. Power off the printer.
2. Disconnect the AC power cord from the power source.
3. Wipe the outside of the enclosure with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened
(not wet) with water and a mild detergent or window cleaning solution.
4. Dry the enclosure with a clean, lint-free cloth.
5. Clean the inside of the printer, as described on page 38.

Preventive Maintenance

procedures presented here pertain to all models.
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