Chapter 5 Handling Cleaning the Platen Roller/Paper Sensor When paper dust accumulates on the platen rollers or the paper sensor, follow the steps below to clean them. To maintain good functional capabilities, clean them regularly (every 6 months). Do not use an alcohol-based solvent. Use of an alcohol-based solvent might cause the adhesive agent to partially dissolve making its removal even more difficult. CAUTION 1 Turn off the printer, open the roll paper cover. 2 Clean the platen roller and the paper sensor with a cotton swab lightly moistened with water. Platen roller Paper sensor 3 Close the roll paper cover after the water has dried. 5 85