Maintaining the printerPeriodically, certain tasks are required to maintain the optimum performance of your printer.Warning—Potential Damage: Failure to replace parts and supplies when directed, may cause damage to yourprinter or prevent the printer from performing optimally.Cleaning the printerNote: You may need to perform this task after every few months.Warning—Potential Damage: Damage to the printer caused by improper handling is not covered by the printerwarranty.1 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the electrical outlet.CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer,unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer beforeproceeding.2 Remove paper from the standard bin and multipurpose feeder.3 Remove any dust, lint, and pieces of paper around the printer using a soft brush or vacuum.4 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and use it to wipe the outside of the printer.Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents to prevent damage to the exteriorof the printer.5 Make sure all areas of the printer are dry before sending a new print job.Checking the status of parts and suppliesUsing the Embedded Web Server1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.Notes:• View the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu. The IP address appears as foursets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.• If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.2 Click Device Status > More Details.Using the printer control panelFrom the printer control panel, navigate to:> Reports > > Device Statistics >Note: You can view the status of parts and supplies in the “Supply Information” section of the pages printed.Maintaining the printer 89
