Cleaning The Scanner Glass; Cleaning The Translucent Film - Epson Expression Home XP-5200 Series User Manual

Maintaining the Printer

Cleaning the Scanner Glass

When the copies or scanned images are smeared, clean the scanner glass.
Important:
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Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer. These chemicals can damage the printer.
1. Open the document cover.
2. Use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the surface of the scanner glass.
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❏ If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of
glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off all remaining liquid.
❏ Do not press the glass surface too hard.
❏ Be careful not to scratch or damage the surface of the glass. A damaged glass surface can decrease the scan
quality.

Cleaning the Translucent Film

When the printout is not improved after aligning the print head or cleaning the paper path, the translucent film
inside the printer may be smeared.
Items required:
❏ Cotton swabs (several)
❏ Water with a few drops of detergent (2 to 3 drops of detergent in 1/4 cup of tap water)
❏ Light for checking smears
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Do not use cleaning liquid other than water with a few drops of detergent.
1. Turn off the printer by pressing the
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Cleaning the Translucent Film