119TroubleshootingCleaning RequirementsClean the printer every six months or after every 1000 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. If theprinter is located in a dusty area or is used for heavy duty printing, clean it more often.WARNING Disconnect the power source before cleaning the printer.Vor dem Säubern des Druckers ist die Netzverbindung zu unterbrechen.Débranchez l’alimentation avant de nettoyer l’imprimante.Desconecte la fuente de energía antes de limpiar la impresora.Staccare la fonte di energia prima della pulitura della stampante.Exterior CleaningClean the outside of the cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth and mild detergent soap. (Dishwashing liquidworks well.) Do not use abrasive powders or chemical solvents. Clean the windows with plain water ormild window cleaner. Always apply the cleaning solution to the cloth; never pour cleaning solution directlyonto the printer.Interior CleaningOver time, particles of paper and ink accumulate inside the printer. This is normal. Paper dust and inkbuild-up must be periodically removed to avoid degraded print quality. Most paper dust accumulatesaround the ends of the platen and ribbon path.