Dell B3460dn Mono Laser Printer - Manual (Page 92)

Maintaining the printer
Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain the optimum performance of your printer.
Warning—Potential Damage: Failure to replace parts and supplies when directed may cause damage to your printer
or prevent the printer from performing optimally.
Cleaning the printer
Cleaning the printer
Note: You may need to perform this task after every few months.
Warning—Potential Damage: Damage to the printer caused by improper handling is not covered by the printer
warranty.
1 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the electrical outlet.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer,
unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before
proceeding.
2 Remove paper from the standard bin and multipurpose feeder.
3 Remove any dust, lint, and pieces of paper around the printer using a soft brush or vacuum.
4 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and use it to wipe the outside of the printer.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents to prevent damage to the exterior
of the printer.
5 Make sure all areas of the printer are dry before sending a new print job.
Checking the status of parts and supplies
A message appears on the printer display when a replacement supply item is needed or when maintenance is required.
Checking the status of parts and supplies on the printer control panel
From the printer control panel, navigate to:
> Status/Supplies > View Supplies >
Checking the status of parts and supplies from the Embedded Web Server
Note: Make sure the computer and printer are connected to the same network.
1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
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