40496501TH Draft Version 945. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION5.1 Cleaning[Caution]1. Be sure to turn OFF the AC POWER switch before cleaning. Remove the AC Power cord fromthe printer.2. Avoid dust inside the printer mechanism when cleaning.3. If a lubricated part has been cleaned, be sure to apply lubricating oil to that portion aftercleaning.(1) Cleaning timeWhen the equipment time has reached six months or 300 hours, whichever comes first.(2) Cleaning toolsDry cloth (soft cloth such as gauze), vacuum cleaner.(3) Places to be cleanedTable 5.1 lists the places to be cleaned:Table 5.1Place to be cleanedMain shaft and the vicinityPaper travel surfaceRibbon guide and the vicinityCleaning procedureRemove paper waste and wipe offstain, dust, waste. etc.