Cleaning the Printer
This section describes how to clean the printer in order to maintain it in good condition and print clean printouts all the time.
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WARNING:
When cleaning this product, use the designated cleaning materials exclusive to it. Other cleaning materials may result in poor performance of the product. Never use aerosol cleaners to avoid catching fire and explosion.
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CAUTION:
When cleaning this product, always switch off and unplug it. Access to a live machine interior may cause electric shock.
Cleaning Inside the Printer
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Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord.
Open the toner access cover.
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Pinch the toner cartridge firmly.
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Pull the toner cartridge out.
IMPORTANT:
• Always pull the toner cartridge out slowly so you do not spill any toner.
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Pull the other three toner cartridges out as well.
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Pull the print head cleaning rod out.
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Insert the print head cleaning rod fully into the hole beside the arrow on the printer until its tip reaches the interior of the printer as illustrated below, and then pull it out.
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Repeat the same procedure for the other three holes.
Insert the print head cleaning rod back to its original location.
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Replace the black toner cartridge by adjusting it to the associated cartridge holder, and then insert it firmly by pressing near the center of the label until the toner cartridge clicks.
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Replace the other three toner cartridges as well.
Close the toner access cover.
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Connect the power cord and turn on the printer.
Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor
Clean the CTD sensor only when an alert for the CTD sensor is shown on the
Printer Status
window or LCD panel.
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Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord.
Push the rear cover handle and open the rear cover.
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Clean the CTD sensor inside the printer with a clean dry cotton swab.
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Close the rear cover.
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Connect the power cord and turn on the printer.
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