Cleaning printer parts

Cleaning the printer

shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before proceeding.

Notes:

  1. Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

  2. Remove paper from the standard bin and multipurpose feeder.

  3. Remove any dust, lint, and pieces of paper around the printer using a soft brush or vacuum.

  4. Wipe the outside of the printer with a damp, soft, lint-free cloth.

    Notes:

    • Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer.
    • Make sure that all areas of the printer are dry after cleaning.
  5. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.

    standard caution icon CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

Cleaning the scanner glass

Clean the scanner glass if you encounter print quality problems, such as streaks on copied or scanned images.

  1. Slightly dampen a soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel with water.

  2. Open the scanner cover.

  3. Clean all the areas shown, and then let them dry.

    1

    White underside of the scanner cover

    2

    Scanner glass

    3

    ADF glass

    4

    White underside of the ADF cover


  4. Close the scanner cover.