Technical information

4 Load this and only this sheet of paper in the
Auto Sheet Feeder with the open side to the
front.
5 Perform bottom plate cleaning.
(1) Select Settings on the HOME screen.
See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on page
2.
The Settings screen is displayed.
(2) Select Maintenance, then press the
OK button.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
(3) Select
Bottom plate cleaning, then press the OK button.
The confirmation screen
is displayed.
(4) Select Yes, then press the
OK button.
The paper cleans the inside
of the machine as it feeds through the machine.
If the ejected paper is smudged, clean the inside
of the machine again.
If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the
machine may be stained. Clean them according to instructions. See "Cleaning the
Protrusions Inside the Machine" on page 70.
~ Important
• Even if the Cassette is selected as the paper source, paper will be fed from the Auto Sheet
Feeder.
• Do not perform any other operation while the bottom plate is being cleaned.
• Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine
If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton
swab
or the like.
~ Important
Before cleaning the inner parts, be sure to turn the machine off.
70 Routine Maintenance