Hot Tips Home
Computer Tips Home
Our Computer Tips Pages:
Computer & Internet Tip Books
How
To Create Back-Ups
Keyword Research
Back-Up Software Myths
Database Corruption
RSS
Feed Basics
Computer Virus Protection
How
To Clean A Printer
Laptop Purchase Tips
Over Clocking Your PC
Internet
Security
Optimizing For Google And Yahoo
Speeding Up Your Computer
Site Map
Our Friends & Partners
Contact Us
About Us
Partner Links:
Canada Fly In Fishing
Millington Seed Company
ACDC Biography
FreebieForest.com
|
|
|
How To Clean A
Printer
Nothing can be more annoying than black lines, faded regions
or faded text when printing a document you have worked long
and hard on. Doing a printer cleaning is the best way to
always have a clean and readable document.
TWO TYPES OF PRINTERS
Whether the printer is an Epson printer, HP printer, or a
Canon printer the general procedure for cleaning is the
same. If the printer happens to be a bigger printer, for
items such as advertising on larger format materials, the
process is a bit more exaggerated but essentially the same.
EVERY DAY PRINTERS
Cleaning an every day office type printer usually just
entails a good solid wipe down. The real trick is to not
damage the printer by using cleaning items that are meant
for other cleaning activities. Cleaning |
chemicals to avoid
include alcohol or more harsh cleaning agents. These
chemicals can damage electrical areas and do more harm than
good. Try and stay with light cleaning supplies like baby
wipes or a damp non shedding towel. In either case, do not
let water get into contact with the inside of the printer
whether it is an Epson printer, canon printer or any other.
CLEANING THE PRINTER
The very first thing to do is unplug the printer. Make sure
that all lights are out and that the plug is away from the
unit.
Open the front of the printer, with a damp non-shedding
cloth give a light wipe down looking for dust build up or
paper shards. If the paper has been appearing with black
marks on the back, look inside the printer and wipe excess
ink away. Make sure to wipe this area again so that there is
no remaining moisture.
A clean printer cartridge is also a must clean area. Remove
each cartridge and gently wipe excess ink away. Be sure not
to leave any fibrous material around exit ports. The paper
receiver basket may need to be removed and check underneath
for dust and paper shards around the legs. A proper printer
cleaning also means wiping down the basket with a mild
detergent. You can also use a cleaning cartridge, which
helps to clean inaccessible points of printer by hand.
If the printer has not been used for some time a head
cleaning will be needed. For a complete printer cleaning in
this instance go to the control panel and printers. Here the
unit will be able to run diagnostic programs and get the
printer heads up.
LARGER SPECIALIZED PRINTER
With larger printers designed for more specialized uses,
including large format blue prints or advertising mock-ups
printer cleaning requires a differing approach. An approved
vacuum system is the most important tool to have on-site.
This vacuum should be static free, so as not to damage
interior components through static shock, and have a
separate motor unit to be kept away from the printer unit. |
Cleaning the
printer is particularly needed in the winter and spring. In
the winter the air is dry and dust is attracted. Be careful
so as not to set off a static charge. In spring pollen can
get anywhere no matter how you try. A printer cleaning makes
all involved happier and healthier with less dust and pollen
involved.
__________________________________
About The Author:
Written By James Kara Murat
James Kara Murat from
PrintCountry.com, the contributor of Inkjet Printer and
Ink Cartridge Use Tips. A longer version of this article is
located at How to Clean a Printer, and related resources can
be found at
PrintCountry Ink Removal Tools.
__________________________________ |
|
|
|
