Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)

    10-May-2008
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    Solution

    If the printed paper is smudged, the inside of the machine may be dirty.
    To always get best quality printing result, periodical cleaning of the inside of the machine is recommended.
    IMPORTANT
    When using Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, be sure to clean the inside of the machine before printing.

    Cleaning the Bottom Plate (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
    This section describes how to clean the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly.

    1. Make sure that the machine is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder.

    2. Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then unfold the paper.

    3. Load this and only this sheet of paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the open side to the front.



    *1 Load the paper after unfolding it.

    4. Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until J appears.



    5. Press the Black or Color button.
    The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine.
    If the ejected paper is smudged, clean the inside of the machine again.
    If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the machine may be stained. Clean them according to instructions.

    Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine
    If protrusions inside the machine are stained with ink, clean the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.
    IMPORTANT
    Before cleaning the inner parts, be sure to turn the machine off.
    CAUTION
    Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts.