Cleaning The Tape Path; Cleaning The Exterior Of The Tape Drive - Xerox DocuPrint 96 Operator's Manual

Cleaning the tape path

Cleaning the exterior of the tape drive

XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/DOCUPRINT 96MX LPS OPERATOR GUIDE
To clean the tape path:
Step 1. Lightly moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with cleaning solution.
Step 2. Carefully wipe the surfaces of the head and the tape cleaner,
removing all traces of dirt and oxide.
In extreme cases, you may need to use a scrubbing action to remove
hard oxide deposits.
Warning: The edges of the tape cleaner are extremely sharp.
!
Observe great care when cleaning them.
Step 3. Inspect the remaining tape path components. If necessary, clean the
following components:
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Tape contact surfaces of the roller guides
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Tension arm roller
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Surface of the tachometer (tacho) roller.
Caution: Do not use alcohol-based fluid or any other
solvents on plastic or painted parts.
Caution: Do not allow cleaning fluid to enter pregreased
roller bearings.
Step 4. Remove any dirt or oxide you find around the take-up and supply reel
areas.
Step 5. Close the tape path cover and secure the turnbuckles by turning
them clockwise.
Step 6. Close the cover of the peripheral cabinet.
Step 7. Turn on the tape drive by pressing the Power switch on.
To clean the exterior of the tape drive, you must use the following
materials:
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Antistatic cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the tape path cover.
•
A cloth moistened with soapy water to clean the painted
surfaces of the tape drive.
MAINTENANCE TASKS
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