Caring For Your Fax Machine; Cleaning Tips - Pitney Bowes 4100 Operator's Manual

Caring for your fax machine

With proper installation and a little maintenance, your fax machine
should give you dependable service for years to come. Although it requires
little day-to-day care, you can take these simple precautions to keep it in
top form:
• Always make sure your fax machine is installed according to our
specifications, including using an electrical surge suppressor. (If
necessary, review "Pick an installation spot before going ahead,"
page 25.)
• Always use good, copier-quality, 20-pound paper.
• Always clean your fax machine as needed (see "Cleaning tips," below).
• Never install your fax machine where it can overheat, gather dust or
get splashed by any liquid (even water).

Cleaning tips

Here are some things to keep in mind about cleaning your fax machine:
• Do clean it! Dust and dirt, especially around the fax machine's air
vents can shorten your machine's life.
• Always unplug the fax machine before you clean it.
• Never spray any cleaner DIRECTLY onto your fax machine. The
drifting spray could damage components inside.
• Never try to clean SEALED areas inside your fax machine.
They're sealed for a purpose: to protect your safety and the machine!
• This tip applies only to cleaning external surfaces, such as the cover
and handset — use a mild cleaning solution sprayed onto a lint-free
towel or cloth.
• Always use a lint-free cloth (or lint-free swabs) moistened with alcohol
to wipe — gently — components inside your machine. (See also the
next step.)
• In areas you can't reach with swabs, always use dry, dust-free
compressed air gently to blow away dust and other material.
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