12-2MaintenanceCleaning the MachineCleaning the MachineIf the original is not copied clearly, clean the machine. For high-quality printouts, werecommend cleaning the machine once or twice a month.Do not use alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. Doing so may result in damage to the machinecomponents.Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, or similar materials for cleaning; they can stick to the components or generatestatic charges.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet regularly, and clean the area around the base of the power plug’s metalpins and the power outlet with a dry cloth to ensure that all dust and grime is removed. If the power cord is connected fora long period of time in a damp, dusty, or smoky location, dust can build up around the power plug and become damp.This may cause a short circuit and result in a fire.You cannot send or receive documents when the main power switch is turned OFF or the power cord is disconnected.If the main power switch is turned OFF, all jobs waiting in the print queue will be erased.Documents received into memory and documents stored for delayed send will be retained for approximately 60 minutesafter the power cord has been disconnected.ExteriorExteriorClean the exterior of the machine.––––––1 Make sure no documents are stored inmemory.2 Turn OFF the main power switch anddisconnect the power cord.3 Wipe the machine’s exterior with a clean,soft, lint-free cloth dampened with wateror diluted dishwashing detergentsolution.4 Wait for the machine to dry, thenreconnect the power cord and turn ONthe main power switch.