Panasonic KX-P2023 - Manual (Page 57)

Periodic Maintenance
The printer does not require any routine maintenance. However, reasonable care of the printer will
extend its life. The following periodic measures are recommended:
• Cleaning the unit is the most important action the user can perform.
The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the environment.
— Turn the power OFF.
— Clean the case and covers with a soft cloth. Use any mild commercial cleaner on the cloth, do
not spray directly on to the printer.
— Remove the top and the smoked plastic covers. Vacuum or dust the inside area of the unit. Be
very careful not to damage the printhead ribbon cable or the carriage drive belt.
— The platen should be cleaned with denatured alcohol only.
— The carriage guide bar can be lubricated with a very light oil. Contact your Authorized Panasonic
Service Center for advice on lubrication.
Ribbon Cassette
A single ribbon permits the printing of approximately 3 million total draft characters. When the printing
starts to fade, gently push the counter spring in the ribbon cassette hole with the tip of a ballpoint pen
or other object. Once the ribbon cassette is mounted onto the carriage and printing is performed for a
short time, the characters will become darker.
Note:
• Do not re-ink the ribbon until printing starts to fade. If the ribbon has too much ink, the characters
may smear when printed.
• If the ribbon begins to catch, snag, or tear from the printhead, your printer requires servicing.
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Self Test
After re-inking the ribbon, to make sure that the characters are no longer smearing you may perform
steps 1 ~3 of “Self Test", P. 27)
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