Epson 220 - Manual (Page 28)

EPSON LQ-2080
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Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it
thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any paper
loaded in the printer.
2. Remove the paper guide. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-
sheet feeder is installed, remove it.
3. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt
from the outer case and paper guide.
4. If the outer case or paper guide is still dirty, clean it with a
soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in
water. Keep the printer cover in place and lower the paper
guide cover until it lies flat on the top of the printer to
prevent water from getting inside the printer.
Caution:
Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer; these
chemicals can damage the printer components as well
as the case.
Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or
electronic components.
Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.
Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants;
unsuitable lubricants can damage the printer
mechanism. Contact an EPSON dealer if you think
lubrication is needed.
Transporting the Printer
If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully
repack it using the original box and packing materials, as
described below.
Warning:
You will need to move the print head by hand to
remove the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the
printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few
minutes before touching it.
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then
disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3. Remove any paper loaded in the printer, and remove the
paper guide. Pull out the paper separator from the paper
guide.
4. If a pull tractor is installed, remove it. If any options are
installed, remove them and pack them in their original
boxes.
5. Make sure that the print head is not hot. Then remove the
ribbon cartridge.
6. Remove the paper tension unit. Attach the protective
locking clips on both sides of the printer roller. Then install
the paper tension unit.
7. Make sure the tractor that came with your printer is
installed in the front push position.
8. Replace the transportation screw using the screwdriver that
came with the printer.
9. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and paper
separator in the original packing materials and place them
in the printer’s original box.
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