Preventive Maintenance; Cleaning The Printer; Cleaning The Outside Surfaces - Printronix P7000 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. Periodic cleaning, especially of the ribbon
guides and 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.

Cleaning The Outside Surfaces

1. Set the printer power switch to O (Off).
2. Disconnect the AC power cord from the printer or the power source.
3. Remove the paper.
4. Remove the ribbon.
5. Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water and a mild detergent or window
cleaning solution. Make the cloth damp, not wet. Wipe down the outside
surfaces of the printer.
6. Dry the outside surfaces with a clean, lint-free cloth.
7. Open the printer cover.
8. Using a soft-bristled, non-metallic brush (such as a toothbrush), brush
paper dust and ribbon lint off the tractors, shuttle cover assembly (air
shroud), base casting, and ribbon guides. Vacuum up the residue.
(Figure 5.)
9. Wipe the splined shaft with a soft cloth.

Preventive Maintenance

procedures presented here pertain to all models.
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