45 _MaintenanceCLEANING 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 can dampenthe cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto orinto the machine.Cleaning the insideDuring the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulateinside the machine. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such astoner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the machine clears orreduces these problems.1. Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the machine tocool down.2. Using the handle, completely open the front cover.3. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove fourcartridges from the machine.4. Pull the waste toner container out of the machine using its handle.5. Pull the imaging unit out of the machine using the groove on the front ofthe imaging unit.6. With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from thetoner cartridges area and their cavities.• 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 surrounding is contaminated with toner, werecommend you to use cloth or tissue dampened with water toclean it. If you use a vacuum cleaner, toner blown into the air maybe harmful.• Do not touch the green surface, the imaging unit with your handsor any other material.• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the imaging unit• If you leave the front cover open for more than a few minutes, theimaging unit can be exposed to light. This will cause damage tothe imaging unit. Close the front cover should the installation needto be halted for any reason.• If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and washit in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.• If your machine or its surrounding is contaminated with toner, werecommend you to use a cloth or tissue dampened with water toclean it. If you use a vacum cleaner, toner blows into the air thenmight be harmful to you.After cleaning, let the machine to dry completely.Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals