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MAINTENANCE
Essentially, y ourprinterisa robustpieceof equipment, b utshouldbetreated
with a modicumof cam in orderto avoidmalfimctions. F or example:
Keepyourprinterin a ''comfortable" e nvironment. R oughlyspeaking,if
youamcomfortable, t hentheenvironment i s suitableforyourprinter,too
,(see Chapter1).
s Do not subjectthe printerto physicalshocksor excessivevibration.
c Avoidover-dustyenvironments. D ust is the enemyof all precisionme-
chanicaldevices.If you haveto use the printerin such an situation,you
might like to consider the use of an acoustic hood, whose primary
functionisto reducetheprinter'snoise,butcanalso actasabarneragainst
dus~ Consultyour supplierfor detailsof a suitablemodel.
s To clean the exteriorof the printer,use a barely damp cloth (use either
waterwitha littledetergentor alittlealcohol), b utdonot allowanyliquid
to fall insidethe printer.
The interiorof thepnntermay be cleanedwithasmallvacuum cleaneror
a compressed-airaerosol(sold for this purpose).Whenperformingthis
operation, be sure not to bend or damage any cable connectionsor
electroniccomponents.
ADJUSTINGTHE PRINTINGGAP
The
distance between the print head and the platen can be adjusted to
accommodate different paper thicknesses. To make this adjustment, remove
the top cover. The adjustment lever is located near the left end of the paper
bail. Fulling the adjustment lever towards you widens the gap; pushing it
away from you narrows the gap.
There are fourpositions;you can feel the leverclickinginto each position.
The firstposition(narrowestgap)is theonemostcommonlyusedfor single
sheetsofpaper.Trydifferentpositionsuntilyougetthebestprintingnxmlts.
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