Cleaning Inside the Printer

Clean inside the printer if ink stains or other dirt inside the printer cover or the exterior case make it hard to see inside the printer.

1. Turn off the printer and make sure that the screen turns off, then unplug the power cable.
2. Open the printer cover.
   
   
   
3. Wipe away any dirt from the inside of the printer cover using a cleaning wipe that has been soaked in water and thoroughly wrung out.
   Note: If the stains cannot be removed completely by wiping with water alone, use diluted neutral detergent instead of water.

   
   
   
4. Wipe away any dirt inside the transparent parts of the exterior case indicated in the illustration below.
   
   
   

   Caution:

   Do not clean the cross-hatched areas shown below. If you place your hands inside the back of the printer, an injury could occur.

   
   
   
5. Grip the platen on the left and right sides, then lift it straight up to remove it.
   
   
   
6. Use a cleaning wipe that has been soaked in water and thoroughly wrung out to wipe away any dust and ink stains around the platen attachment area indicated in the illustration.
   Note: Using the printer when this area is dirty may cause dust or ink stains to stick to the garment.

   
   
   
7. After cleaning is finished, replace the platen and close the printer cover.