Cleaning The Printer; Cleaning The Outside; Cleaning The Inside - Epson SureColor T-Series User Manual

Epson SureColor T-Series User's Guide

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer in optimum operating condition,
clean it regularly (about once a month).

Cleaning the outside

Remove any paper from the printer.
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Make sure the printer is turned off and the
2
screen has turned off, and then unplug the
power cable from the outlet.
Use a soft, clean cloth to carefully remove any
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dust or dirt.
In particular, clean the rear and sides so that
dust does not accumulate. (The illustration
below shows the printer when the Adobe
PostScript 3 Expansion Unit is connected.
If there is a serious dirt problem, clean it using a
soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild
detergent. Then wipe off with a dry, soft cloth.
Important:
c
Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to
clean the printer. They could cause
discoloration and deformities.

Cleaning the inside

Clean the pressure rollers if prints are smudged or
soiled.
Ink and particles of paper adhering to the platen
should be removed, as they may otherwise soil the
paper.
Maintenance
Important:
c
Failure to remove dust and particles of paper
from the platen could result in clogged nozzles or
damage to the print head.
Cleaning the roller
Follow the steps below to clean the roller by feeding
plain paper.
Turn on the printer, and load it with widest
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available roll paper.
U"Loading and Removing the Roll Paper" on
page 27
Press the ) button followed by the d button.
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Paper is fed while the d button is pressed. If the
paper is not soiled, cleaning is complete.
Cut the paper after cleaning is done.
U"Manual cut method" on page 33
Cleaning Inside the Printer
Make sure the printer is turned off and the
1
screen has turned off, and then unplug the
power cable from the electrical outlet.
Leave the printer for a minute.
2
Open the printer cover and use a soft, clean
3
cloth to carefully clean away any dust or dirt
inside the printer.
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