Cleaning the pickup roller – HP LaserJet 1018 Printer User Manual
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Cleaning the pickup roller
If you want to clean the pickup roller rather than replace it, follow the instructions below:
1. Remove the pickup roller as described in steps 1 through 5 of
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2. Dab a lint-free cloth in isopropyl alcohol, and scrub the roller.
WARNING!
Alcohol is flammable. Keep the alcohol and cloth away from an open flame. Before you
close the printer and plug in the power cord, allow the alcohol to dry completely.
3. Using a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe the pickup roller to remove loosened dirt.
4. Allow the pickup roller to dry completely before you reinstall it in the printer (see
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NOTE
In certain areas of California, air pollution control regulations restrict the use of
liquid Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) as a cleaning agent. In those areas of California,
please disregard the previous recommendations and use a dry, lint-free cloth.
The cloth may be moistened with water if desired.