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Cleaning the Platen
  WARNING: This procedure is for Service Engineers only. Users should perform the procedure described in the User's Guide.
  WARNING: Prevent water or other liquids from running onto electrical components or circuits, or through openings in the module.
 

To clean the Platen, perform the following procedure:

1. Open the window and using a dry brush, remove the ink deposits from the cutter groove.

2. With the dry brush remove the ink deposits from the Platen surface. Using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment will make this process easier.

3. Use a clean slightly damp cloth to wipe off the loosened ink deposits from the Platen. Do not wipe the Rollers with this cloth. Using a vacuum cleaner will make this part easier.

4. Perform the Turn Drive Roller Utility to clean the exposed part of the Roller, while it is rotating, with another slightly damp cloth. It is important that the cloth is not too damp, otherwise you will leave too much moisture behind and the Roller will not work well when it is wet . Also make sure that you clean the Mark Encoder on the left side of the Driver Roller.

5. Press Cancel when you have completed the cleaning procedure.

 
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