Cleaning The Printer; Cleaning The Cabinet And Print Mechanism - Digital Equipment LG plus Series Maintenance Manual

Cleaning the Printer

Always disconnect the ac power cord before cleaning the printer.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, particularly on the window.
Do not drip water into the printer. Damage to the equipment will result.
Do not spray directly onto the printer when using spray solutions (spray
the cloth, then apply the dampened cloth to the printer).
Do not vacuum the circuit boards.
NOTE: The cleaning procedures in this chapter are the same for all models.

Cleaning the Cabinet and Print Mechanism

1. Power off the printer.
2. Disconnect the ac power cord from the printer and the power source.
3. Remove paper and the ribbon.
4. Wipe down the outside of the cabinet with a clean, lint–free cloth
dampened (not wet) with water and a mild detergent or window cleaning
solution.
5. Dry the outside of the cabinet with a clean, lint–free cloth.
6. Open the printer cover.
7. Using a soft–bristled, non–metallic brush (such as a toothbrush), brush
paper dust and ribbon lint off the tractors, shuttle cover assembly, base
casting, and ribbon guides. Vacuum up the residue. (See Figure 2–1.)
8. Wipe the splined shaft with a soft cloth.
To avoid corrosion damage, use only alcohol when cleaning printer
mechanical elements. Make sure the cleaning solution contains no water.
9. Using a cloth dampened (not wet) with alcohol, clean the ribbon guides.
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