Samsung ML-1200 - Manual (Page 40)

3 Your printer automatically picks up a sheet of paper from the
tray and prints out a cleaning sheet with the dust or toner
particles on it.
M AINTAINING Y OUR P RINTER M AINTAINING Y OUR P RINTER 6.4
Cleaning the Printer
To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is
replaced or if print quality problems occur.
Notes:
• Do not use ammonia-based cleaners or volatile solvents such as thinner on or around the
printer. These can damage the printer.
• While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to touch the transfer roller (located
underneath the toner cartridge ). The oil from your fingers can cause print quality problems.
Wipe the outside surface of the printer with a soft, clean, lint-
free cloth.
Cleaning the Outside
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles
can accumulate inside the printer. This buildup can cause print
quality problems such as toner specs or smearing. Cleaning the
inside of the printer will eliminate or reduce these problems.
Cleaning the Inside
1 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait for
the printer to cool.
2 Open the front cover and remove the toner cartridge.
3 With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner
from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity.
5 Plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on.
Cleaning inside the printer
Note: To prevent
damage to the toner
cartridge, do not expose
it to light for more than a
few minute. Cover it with
a piece of paper, if
necessary. Also, do not
touch the black transfer
roller inside the printer.
Note: The cartridge
cleaning process takes
some time. To stop the
printing, turn the power
off.
Cleaning the Printer
Printing a cleaning sheet If you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts.
Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner
cartridge. This process will produce a page with toner debris,
which should be discarded.
1 Insure the printer is turned on and in the ready mode with
paper loaded in the automatic input tray.
2 Press and hold down Demo on the control panel for about ten
seconds until all control panel lights remain lit, then release.
4 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover.
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