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Interior Cleaning
Over time, particles of paper, ink, and ink transport media accumulate inside
impact printers. This is normal. These particles must be removed periodically to
avoid degraded print quality. Most paper particles accumulate around the ends of
the platen and ink transport media path.
To clean the interior of the printer, refer to Figure 67 on page 213 (cabinet models)
or Figure 68 on page 214 (pedestal models) and perform the following steps:
10. Cabinet and Pedestal models: Load the ribbon, load the paper, and set the
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1. Power off the printer and unplug the printer power cord.
2. Open the printer cover.
3. Fully raise the platen lever.
4. Unload the paper.
5. Unlatch the ribbon spools and carefully lift them off the hubs.
6. Raise the ribbon out of the ribbon path.
7. Brush the paper dust and ribbon lint off the tractors, shuttle cover assembly,
base casting, and ribbon guides with a soft-bristled, brush, nonmetallic brush
(such as a toothbrush). Vacuum up the residue.
8. Cabinet models: Brush and vacuum up dust or residue that has accumulated
inside the lower cabinet.
9. Cabinet models: Wipe the lower cabinet interior with a clean, lint–free cloth
dampened with water and mild detergent. Dry the lower cabinet interior by
wiping it with a clean, dry, lint–free cloth.
top–of–form. Refer to the InfoPrint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: Quick Start Guide.
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