Maintenance; User Maintenance; Cleaning - Epson C11C605001 - DFX 9000 B/W Dot-matrix Printer Service Manual

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6.1 MAINTENANCE

The EPL-9000 is page printer that uses the electrophotographic printing method. Unlike most
impact or ink-jet printers, the key components in the electrophotographic process are integrated
into an expendable imaging cartridge. Therefore, periodic replacement of the imaging cartridge is
essential to ensure high-quality output. Replacement of this cartridge and other maintenance iterns
are described in this section, which is divided into two subsections: user maintenance and service
maintenance (performed by qualified repair personnel).

6.1.1 User Maintenance

Users can achieve maximum print quality from the printer by following the procedures below:

Cleaning

6.1.1.1
This section describes external cleaning and the cleaning of the optical lens and charge wire for
optimal print quality.
External Cleaning
Be sure to disconnect the printer from the power outlet before cleaning. Wipe the cover and other
external parts of the printer with a damp cloth that has been soaked in a neutral cleaning solution.
Internal Cleaning
Be sure that the printer has been discomected from the power supply and that the fusing unit is
cool. If the optical lens is dirty, wipe its surface with a dry soft cloth.
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Figure 6-1. Internal Cleaning
Maintenance
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