Genicom MatrixPrinter LA36 - Manual (Page 41)

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4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 Level 1 Maintenance Level 1 Maintenance Level 1 Maintenance Level 1 Maintenance Level 1 Maintenance
Level 1 maintenance includes only cleaning and lubrication. This can be performed without removing covers
although Figure 4.3 shows the printer with the covers removed.
Check inside the LA36N/LA36W printer for paper particles, dust, and dirt, and remove these as explained
below. After cleaning, lubricate moving parts.
Table 4.3 Cleaning
Location
Paper feed path
Print head
Platen
Card guide
Stay shaft and
front stay (rack
rail)
Procedure
Remove paper particles and dirt.
Remove pieces of paper and dirt from the ribbon.
Clean with a soft cloth moistened, not soaked, in alcohol.
Wipe away ink ribbon debris.
Remove dust, etc., from the shaft and stay surfaces with a
soft cloth.
Remarks
(*1)
After cleaning, lubricate
them.
(*2)
*1 If paper becomes smeared or dirty, clean the platen. Use a very small amount of alcohol and wipe
with a clean dry cloth.
*2 If stuck with dried oily dust, apply a small amount of alcohol to clean the shaft.
Stay shaft
Figure 4.2 Cleaning and lubrication
Platen
Print head
Card guide
Front stay (rack rail)