Chapter3 Handling Cleaning the Printer This chapter describes how to carry out maintenance of the printer. Cleaning the Exterior Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet and wipe off any dirt with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use alcohol*, benzine, thinner, trichloroethylene, or ketone based solvent to clean the exterior of the printer. Doing so may deform or damage the plastic and rubber parts. * When using alcohol, refer to "Cleaning the Exterior with Alcohol for Disinfection" . CAUTION Cleaning the Exterior with Alcohol for Disinfection Use the following cleaning method that we have verified. Prepare the following items for cleaning.
• Rubbing alcohol • Soft cloth (for disinfecting with alcohol and for wiping) • Vinyl gloves • For rubbing alcohol, use ethanol with a concentration of 70 to 80 vol% or isopropyl alcohol with a concentration of about 70 vol%. Other chemicals have not been tested by us and using them may cause deterioration, discoloration, or cracking of the printer. • For soft cloths, use uncolored microfiber cloths. Other types of cloths have not been tested by us and may scratch the surface of the printer if used. • Do not use rubbing alcohol for cleaning the following parts. Use a soft, dry cloth.
• Connectors (Power connector, LAN port, USB port) Use of rubbing alcohol may cause poor contact of the connectors. • Labels attached to the printer Use of rubbing alcohol may cause the printed contents of the label to disappear. • Operation panel, Transparent window of the front cover Use of rubbing alcohol may cause the operation panel and window to fog up, making it difficult to see the panel and the inside of the printer. • AC adapter Use of rubbing alcohol may cause short-circuiting, deterioration, or damage to the electronic components, which may result in electric shock or fire. CAUTION Follow the steps below to clean the exterior. 1 Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cable.
2 Wipe gently and slowly with a soft cloth lightly moistened with rubbing alcohol. After cleaning, wipe with a soft, dry cloth so that no rubbing alcohol remains on the surface. 300