10.2 < Maintenance>Cleaning your machineTo maintain print and scan quality, follow the cleaning procedures beloweach time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print and scan qualityproblems occur.Cleaning the outsideClean the cabinet of the machine with a soft lint-free cloth. You candampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any waterdrip onto or into the machine.Cleaning the insideDuring the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles canaccumulate inside the machine. This buildup can cause print qualityproblems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of themachine clears or reduces these problems.1 Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord. Wait for themachine to cool down.2 Open the front cover and pull the imaging unit out of the machineusing the handle on its bottom.Caution• Cleaning the cabinet of the machine with cleaning materialscontaining large amounts of alcohol, solvent, or other strongsubstances can discolor or distort the cabinet.• If your machine or its around is contaminated with toner, werecommend you to use cloth or tissue dampened with waterto clean it. If you use a vacuum cleaner, toner blows in the airand might be harmful for you.3 Extend the top handle on the imaging unit and then use it to pull theimaging unit out of the machine completely.4 With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner.Caution• To prevent damage to the imaging unit, do not expose it tolight for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece ofpaper, if necessary.• Do not touch the green surface on the imaging unit with yourhands or any other material. Use the handle on it to avoidtouching this area.• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the imaging unit.NoteAfter cleaning, let the printer to dry completely.
