Oce CS 5050 User Manual page 85

To clean the encoder strip
Raise the printer cover.
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Locate the encoder strip. The encoder strip is a thin piece of plastic that is
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attached to a metal bar. This assembly is located just below the flex trailing
cable support, and runs the entire width of the printable area.
[32] Cleaning the encoder strip
With a cotton swab moistened in isopropyl alcohol, gently clean the top and
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bottom of the encoder strip. Be sure to clean the entire length of the encoder
strip.
Close the cover.
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Use extreme care not to bend or damage the encoder strip in any
Attention:
way. Any damage to the encoder strip can cause the printer not to operate
properly.
You can also use canned air to clean the encoder strip. This method will
Note:
only be effective to remove lint and other dry materials. If ink or any liquid gets
on the encoder strip, you must use the cotton swab method.
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