Printer Cleaning Tip # 2
A promise is a promise so today we continue the very important task of showing you what to do to clean your printer from the inside. Remember to look back on yesterday's post for the first steps to cleanness! Put on your gloves now and let's get down to business.
How to Clean a Laser Printer:
1. Turn the printer off, unplug it, and allow it to cool down before you begin. Sounds simple but it is a must.
2. Remove the internal paper trays.
3. Remove the toner cartridge and place it on a piece of clean paper.
4. Clean inside the toner cavity with a dry, lint-free cloth and printer brush.
5. Clean the printer mirror gently with the brush. Don't touch the mirror if a bush isn't available.
6. Wipe away dust and spilled toner. Remove paper fragments.
7. Clean the rollers, but do not touch the transfer (sponge) roller.
8. Replace the toner cartridge.
IMPORTANT: Your toner cartridge can get damaged if exposed to light. Always cover your toner cartridge with an extra lint-free cloth or piece of paper after removing it.
How to clean an Inkjet Printer:
Most inkjets have a self-cleaning process you can access from your printer's control panel. After doing so and if the problem is not fixed, try the following. Remember to check your manufacturer's documentation and the product documentation to be sure it's OK.
1. Inkjet cleaning cartridges flush dirt and debris out of clogged printer nozzles, restoring the quality of your prints and prolonging the life of your print heads. However, take care that the cleaning fluid you use is approved for your brand and model of printer.
2. Before cleaning inside your inkjet, turn it off and unplug it. Let it cool down if necessary.
3. Dust, hair and lint from inexpensive papers can gum up your printer's rollers. A computer vacuum is usually a safe way to remove debris.
4. A roller cleaning sheet can help when cleaning print rollers. Again, check documentation before use.
IMPORTANT: Most manufacturers recommend against using compressed air since the propellant may add moisture to the inside of your printer.
MORE IMPORTANT: Remember that cleaning inkjet printers can cause them to never work again... so please and sorry for repeating read your manufacturers indications before doing it.
Check out these links for more info. 1, 2,
How to Clean a Laser Printer:
1. Turn the printer off, unplug it, and allow it to cool down before you begin. Sounds simple but it is a must.
2. Remove the internal paper trays.
3. Remove the toner cartridge and place it on a piece of clean paper.
4. Clean inside the toner cavity with a dry, lint-free cloth and printer brush.
5. Clean the printer mirror gently with the brush. Don't touch the mirror if a bush isn't available.
6. Wipe away dust and spilled toner. Remove paper fragments.
7. Clean the rollers, but do not touch the transfer (sponge) roller.
8. Replace the toner cartridge.
IMPORTANT: Your toner cartridge can get damaged if exposed to light. Always cover your toner cartridge with an extra lint-free cloth or piece of paper after removing it.
How to clean an Inkjet Printer:
Most inkjets have a self-cleaning process you can access from your printer's control panel. After doing so and if the problem is not fixed, try the following. Remember to check your manufacturer's documentation and the product documentation to be sure it's OK.
1. Inkjet cleaning cartridges flush dirt and debris out of clogged printer nozzles, restoring the quality of your prints and prolonging the life of your print heads. However, take care that the cleaning fluid you use is approved for your brand and model of printer.
2. Before cleaning inside your inkjet, turn it off and unplug it. Let it cool down if necessary.
3. Dust, hair and lint from inexpensive papers can gum up your printer's rollers. A computer vacuum is usually a safe way to remove debris.
4. A roller cleaning sheet can help when cleaning print rollers. Again, check documentation before use.
IMPORTANT: Most manufacturers recommend against using compressed air since the propellant may add moisture to the inside of your printer.
MORE IMPORTANT: Remember that cleaning inkjet printers can cause them to never work again... so please and sorry for repeating read your manufacturers indications before doing it.
Check out these links for more info. 1, 2,
Posted by Karla Arostegui - Content Mgr. at 2/18/2009 9:22 AM 
Categories: Ink and Toner Cartridges:Printing Tips and Crafts
Categories: Ink and Toner Cartridges:Printing Tips and Crafts
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