Compaq P5000 Series - Manual (Page 136)

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Chapter 6 Cleaning Requirements
3. Unlatch both ribbon spools and carefully lift them off the hubs. Raise the
ribbon out of the ribbon path.
4. Using a soft-bristled, non-metallic brush (such as a toothbrush), brush
paper dust and ribbon lint off the tractors, shuttle cover assembly, base
casting, and ribbon guides. Vacuum up the residue.
CAUTION Vacuum carefully around the hammer bank and surrounding area to
avoid damage.
5. Wipe the splined shaft with a soft cloth.
6. Check the ribbon mask and hammer bank cover for bits of torn paper or
ribbon lint.
CAUTION To avoid corrosion damage, use only alcohol when cleaning printer
mechanical elements. Solutions used to clean mechanical elements
must contain no water.
7. Using a soft cloth lightly moistened with anhydrous 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 lever is
rotated. Clean the ribbon guides.
8. Brush and vacuum up dust or residue that has accumulated inside the
lower cabinet.
9. 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 down
with a clean, lint-free cloth.
10. Install the ribbon and load paper. Refer to the Operator’s Guide.