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Handling, Maintenance, and Repair
· Remove the paper feeding platen unit from the printer with handling the paper guide
carefully not to deform.
· Pull out the pieces of paper from between the platen and the paper guide with such as
tweezers (Refer to 3-20 for detaching the paper feeding platen unit).
5. If the paper feeding platen unit is detached, adjust the platen gap when reattached (Refer to 3-
26).
2.2 MAINTENANCE
Perform the maintenance as outlined below to maintain the initial performance of the unit for
many years and to prevent possible problems.
2.2.1 Cleaning
Stain
Wipe the unit with a cloth dampened with alcohol.
Dust. cloth particles, foreign particles
Dust, cloth particles, and foreign particles on the unit should be vacuum cleaned. Be sure to
vacuum even in the smaller sections.
Notes:
1) Do not use such liquids as thinners and solvents for cleaning because they may damage the
plastic or rubber parts of the unit.
2) After cleaning, check the amount of oil present and add more oil if necessary.
2.2.2 Inspection
Maintenance and inspection for this unit is divided into two types: "Daily checks" that can be
performed daily by the user and "Periodical checks" that require special knowledge or
techniques and should only be performed by a specialist. The type of check should be decided
depending on the knowledge or ability of the individual.
Daily check
Before using the printer, check if the printer is used properly according to Section 2.1 "Handing
the printer" in order to obtain optimum performance from the printer.
