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Printronix MVP Series User Manual

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Routine Service and Diagnostics

9–6

3.

Using a soft cloth lightly moistened with denatured alcohol, remove

dust and ink from the platen. (The platen is the thick silver bar behind

the hammer bank cover that rotates when the forms thickness

adjustment lever is rotated.)

Foam Insert

4.

Brush and vacuum dust or residue that has accumulated inside the lower

cabinet.

5.

Wipe the lower cabinet interior with a clean, lint–free cloth dampened

(not wet) with water and mild detergent, or spray the surfaces lightly

with window cleaning solution. Dry the lower cabinet interior by wiping

it with a clean, lint–free cloth.

6.

When necessary, clear the ventilation slots at the back of the printer,

ensuring that they are not blocked by any objects such as drapes, books,

paper, etc. Blocked ventilation slots can cause overheating and

adversely affect operating efficiency.

7.

Replace the hammer bank assembly cover, shuttle cover and ribbon by

reversing the instructions on page 9–3.