Maintaining The Scanner And The Printer; Cleaning The Printer; Cleaning The Exterior Of The Scanner - Lexmark MX6500E User Manual

Maintaining the scanner and the printer

Maintaining the scanner and the printer
Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality.

Cleaning the printer

Note: You may need to perform this task after every few months.
Warning—Potential Damage: Damage to the printer caused by improper handling is not covered by the printer
warranty.
1
Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the electrical outlet.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer,
unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before
proceeding.
2
Remove paper from the standard bin and multipurpose feeder.
3
Remove any dust, lint, and pieces of paper around the printer using a soft brush or vacuum.
4
Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and use it to wipe the outside of the printer.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents to prevent damage to the exterior
of the printer.
5
Make sure all areas of the printer are dry before sending a new print job.

Cleaning the exterior of the scanner

1
Make sure the scanner is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the scanner,
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the scanner before proceeding.
2
Remove paper from the standard exit bin.
3
Dampen a clean, lint‑free cloth with water.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of
the scanner.
4
Wipe only the exterior of the scanner, including the exit tray.
Warning—Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your scanner.
5
Make sure the paper support and exit tray are dry before using the scanner.
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