Cleaning Your Multi-Function Printer; Cleaning The Exterior; Cleaning The Interior - Dell 1815dn - All-in-one Laser Printer Owner's Manual

Cleaning Your Multi-Function Printer

To maintain the print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below, each time the toner cartridge is
replaced or if print quality problems occur.
NOTE:
Do not touch the transfer roller located under the toner cartridge when cleaning inside the printer. Oil from
your fingers may cause print quality problems.
CAUTION:
Cleaning solvents that contain alcohol or other strong substances may discolor or crack the printer
cabinet.

Cleaning the Exterior

Clean the printer cabinet with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. Do not let water drip onto the printer or
inside the printer.

Cleaning the Interior

Paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and cause print quality problems, such
as smearing or toner specks. Clean inside the printer to prevent these problems.
Power the printer off and unplug the power cord. Specify the length of time it takes for the printer to
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cool down.
Open the front cover and lightly pull the toner cartridge straight out. Set it on a clean flat surface.
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CAUTION:
touching this area.
CAUTION:
With a dry and lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area and
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the toner cartridge cavity.
CAUTION:
problems.
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Maintenance
Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid
To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes.
Do not touch the transfer roller inside the printer. Oil from your fingers may cause print quality