Preventing printer problems

The following suggestions are not intended to be prescriptive or comprehensive. Always refer to the documentation accompanying your printer before attempting any preventive maintenance on the machine.

• Vacuum around inside occasionally to prevent a build-up of loose paper particles.

• Make sure that any belts used are at the proper tension.

• Clean the paper and ribbon paths periodically. Use a dry lint-free cloth. Plastic gloves will protect your hands from ink residue build-up.

• Clean the corona wires and rollers on a laser.

• Do not lubricate any moving parts, except as directed by your owner's manual.

• Try to maintain a narrow range of temperature and humidity around printers. Some printer components may be sensitive to environmental changes.