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Printronix MVP Series User Manual

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Routine Service and Diagnostics

9–5

Cleaning the Printer

1.

Using a soft–bristled brush and nonmetallic vacuum cleaner extension

tool, brush and vacuum paper and dust particles from the paper path,

ribbon guides, ribbon path, and base pan.

Hammer
Tips

2.

Check the ribbon mask and hammer tips cover for bits of torn paper

ribbon lint and ribbon ink build–up. Check the holes in the ribbon mask

surrounding each hammer tip. Gently remove paper or lint particles with

a wooden stick or pair of tweezers. (Do not pry or apply force to the

hammer tips.)

Hammer Tip