Canon BJC-8500 - Manual (Page 109)

104 Canon BJC-8500 User’s Manual
Cleaning the printer
To maintain the high performance of the printer, clean inside and outside
the printer at least once a week.
■ Before you clean the printer, always turn the printer off and disconnect it
from the power outlet.
■ After you turn off the power and disconnect the printer, let the printer
cool down before you clean it.
■ To avoid damage to the printer surface, never use thinner, benzene, ace-
tone, or any other type of organic liquid cleaner to clean the printer.
■ Never attempt to any cleaning procedure other than the procedure
described below.
1 Turn off the printer and disconnect it from the power mains. Allow the
printer to cool down for about 5 minutes.
2 Open the top cover.
3 Inspect the interior of the printer for paper dust and ink stains, espe-
cially around the platen.
4 Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe clean the interior of the printer.
Then close the top cover.