Cleaning The Printer; Related Documentation; Transporting The Printer - Epson FX-2180 Manual

EPSON FX-2180

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it
thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the printer and remove any paper as well as the
paper guide. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder
is installed, remove it.
2. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt
from the outer case and paper guide.
3. If the outer case or paper guide is still dirty, clean it with a
soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in
water. Keep the printer cover in place and lower the paper
guide cover until it lies flat on the top of the printer to
prevent water from getting inside the printer.
Caution:
Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer; these
chemicals can damage the printer components as well
as the case.
Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or
electronic components.
Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.
Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants;
unsuitable lubricants can damage the printer
mechanism. Contact an EPSON dealer if you think
lubrication is needed.

Transporting the Printer

If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully
repack it using the original box and packing materials, as
described below.
1. Turn off the printer and remove any paper as well as the
paper guide. Pull out the paper separator from the paper
guide.
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then
disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3. If a pull tractor is installed, remove it. If any options are
installed, remove them and pack them in their original
boxes.
Warning:
If you have just used the printer, the print head may be
hot. Let it cool before attempting to remove the ribbon
cartridge.
4. Remove the ribbon cartridge as described on page 12.
5. Remove the paper tension unit. Attach the protective
locking clips on both sides of the printer roller. Then
reinstall the paper tension unit.
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6. Make sure the tractor that comes with your printer is
installed in the front push position.
7. Replace the transportation screw using the screwdriver that
came with the printer.
8. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, paper
separator, and power cord in the original packing materials
and place them in the printer's original box.

Related Documentation

4008467 EPSON FX-2180 User's Guide
4008466 EPSON FX-2180 Quick Reference Guide
4008465 EPSON FX-2180 Unpacking sheet
TM-FX2180 EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual
PL-FX2180 EPSON FX-2180 Parts Price List
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