Cleaning The Machine - Ricoh Fax 680 MP Operator's Manual

CLEANING THE MACHINE

To ensure that your fax machine continues to operate properly, some routine
maintenance is required.
This section describes how to clean various components.
Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzle & the Contact
1
Remove the print cartridge.
See page 64 (ink cartridge installation).
2
Use a clean, damp cloth to gently clean the entire copper coloured area
including nozzle and contact.
Hold the nozzle with the cloth for 3 seconds in order to remove dried ink.
3
Allow the copper colored area to dry.
4
Install the ink cartridge, and perform the nozzle test again.
See page 74 (nozzle test).
5
If the test line is still broken, clean the print head using a cloth moistened
with alcohol.
Cleaning the Cartridge Carrier Contacts
1
Push the INK INSTALLATION button to move the cartridge carrier to the
loading position.
Caution:Hold up the top cover while changing the ink cartridge to avoid
it falling on your fingers.
2
Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Do not turn the fax power off before you unplug the machine.
3
Remove the ink cartridge.
4
Use a clean, dry cloth to clean the car-
rier contacts.
5
Plug the power cord into an electrical
outlet.
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