Cleaning the machine

If printing quality problems occur or if you use your machine in a dusty environment, you need to clean your machine regularly to keep it in the best printing condition and use your machine longer.

Cleaning the cabinet of the machine with cleaning materials containing large amounts of alcohol, solvents, or other strong substances can discolor or distort the cabinet.
If your machine or the surrounding area is contaminated with toner, we recommend you use a cloth or tissue dampened with water to clean it. If you use a vacuum cleaner, toner blows in the air and might be harmful to you.
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the machine. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the machine clears and reduces these problems.

Cleaning the outside

Clean the machine cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth. Dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto or into the machine.

Cleaning the inside


	Use a dry lint-free cloth to clean the machine. If your machine has a power switch, turn the power switch off before cleaning the machine. Before opening the front cover, close the output support first.

Cleaning the pickup roller


	Before opening the front cover, close the output support first. If your machine has a power switch, turn the power switch before cleaning the machine.

Cleaning the scan unit

Keeping the scan unit clean helps ensure the best possible copies. We suggest that you clean the scan unit at the start of each day and during the day as needed.

Slightly dampen a soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel with water.
Lift and open the scanner lid.

Wipe the surface of the scanner glass until it is clean and dry.

Scanner lid
Scanner glass
Document feeder glass
White bar

Wipe the underside of the scanner lid and white sheet until it is clean and dry.
Close the scanner lid.