EPSON — Cleaning the platen

Chapter 3 Handling Reset The printer resets in the following cases (called "hardware reset"): ❏ When the printer is initialized with the RESET button ❏ After the printer's firmware is updated Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the platen When replacing the maintenance box, use the non-woven cloth and cotton swabs included in the maintenance box and clean the platen in the following procedure. • Do not use any water or alcohol. • Be careful not to change the shutter positions on the platen. If the shutter is set incorrectly, paper may be jammed or get dirty. • Be careful not to disfigure or damage the 3 sensors. CAUTION 1 Turn off the printer and unplug the AC cable from the outlet.

3 2 Press down the release lever, and pull it to the front to open the roll paper cover. 3 Remove the used roll paper or fanfold paper. 157