Chapter 3 Handling Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Case If the exterior surface is noticeably dirty, follow the steps below to clean it. Never clean the product with alcohol, benzine, thinner, or other such solvents. Doing so may damage or break the parts made of plastic and rubber. CAUTION 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Disconnect the AC cable from the power outlet. 3 Wipe off the dirt with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Cleaning the Inside of the Printer If paper dust or glue from the roll paper accumulates inside the printer, it may cause poor printing, erratic paper feeding or cutting, or paper jamming.
It is recommended to clean the inside of the printer periodically (about once every 6 months) or when it becomes noticeably dirty. 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Disconnect the AC cable from the power outlet. 3 Open the roll paper cover. 4 Clean the inside of the printer following the instructions on the pages listed below. "Thermal Head" on page 74 "Paper Exit Area" on page 74 "Inside the Roll Paper Holder" on page 75 "Side Surfaces of the Roll Paper Holder" on page 76 "Platen Roller and Its Surroundings" on page 76 5 Let the cleaned surface dry completely, then close the roll paper cover. 73