Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Paper RetainerClean the Paper Retainer about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.Also clean the Paper Retainer in the following situations to ensure the printer offers a comfortable workingenvironment.• If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing• After printing on small paperCaution• During cleaning, use a type of paper that does not generate much dust from cutting, such as PlainPaper. It may affect printing quality if you use lm or other media that are more likely to generate debriswhen cut, or that have a surface nish that may come off.1. Turn the printer off. (→P.22)2. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.Caution• Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning and maintenance. Accidentallyleaving the printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer.3. Push the Release Lever back.4. Fold a sheet of Plain Paper two or three times (a) and insert it under the Paper Retainer (b)behind the printer to wipe the entire surface of the Paper Retainer clean.Maintenance 591
