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Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller

If the paper feed roller is dirty, multi-feeds or misfeeds might occur. In this case, clean the roller as shown below.

CAUTION


  • When moving the machine, hold the inset grips at both sides, and then lift the printer slowly. Lifting it carelessly or dropping it may cause an injury.

CAUTION


  • When performing maintenance on the machine, always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

CAUTION


  • When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the cord. Pulling the cord can damage the power cord. Use of damaged power cords could result in fire or electric shock.

Important

  • Do not use chemical cleaner or organic solvent such as thinner or benzine.

1Slowly slide the paper tray (Tray 1) out, until it stops. After that, lift the front of the tray slightly, and then pull the tray completely out.

Standard tray illustration

2Place the tray on a flat surface. When there is paper in the tray, remove paper.

3Wipe the rubber part of the roller with a soft damp cloth. After that, wipe it with a dry cloth to remove the moisture.

Standard tray illustration

4Turn off the power switch.

5Pull out the plug from the socket. Remove all the cables from the printer.

6Move the printer to the edge of a stable table or desk.

Printer illustration

Do not put the printer on an unstable or tilted surface.

If the printer is equipped with the optional paper feed unit, do not move the printer and unit together as they are not securely attached.

When lifting the printer, confirm that the optional paper feed unit is not attached to the printer.

7Wipe the rubber part of the roller with a soft damp cloth. After that, wipe it with a dry cloth to remove the moisture.

Paper feed roller illustration

Do not use chemical cleaner or organic solvent such as thinner or benzene.

8Move the printer back to its original position. Lift the front of the tray, and slide it carefully into the printer until it stops.

Standard tray illustration

Do not slide the paper tray in with force. If you do, the front and side guides might move.

9Insert the plug of the power cord into the wall socket securely. Connect all the interface cables that were removed.

10Turn on the power switch.

Note

  • Follow the same procedure to clean the paper feed roller of the optional paper feed unit.