Compaq LA36 - Manual (Page 92)

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Maintenance
4. Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Using a soft
vacuum brush, gently vacuum the platen, the print head carriage and shaft, and
surrounding areas. You can easily slide the print head to the left or right when the power
is off. Be careful not to press too hard on the flat ribbon cable 1 that extends from the
print head carriage.
Printer Interior
5. Re-install the ribbon cartridge. Close the front cover.
6. Open the top cover. Vacuum the inside of the top cover, the bail rollers, the cut sheet
entry behind the platen, and surrounding areas.
7. Raise the cut sheet stand together with the back cover. Vacuum the forms tractors and
surrounding areas.
Cleaning the Platen and Paper Bail Rollers
Clean the platen and paper bail rollers about once a month or if stains or smudges appear on
the paper. Use alcohol or water., as appropriate.
WARNING Do not use alcohol to clean the platen. Alcohol may cause the rubber to harden.
To clean the platen and the bail rollers:
1. Apply a small amount of alcohol or water to a soft cloth. Avoid spilling alcohol or water
inside the printer.
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