Chapter 14 Section 14.5

By: Seth Flynn & Coleman Gross.

Preventive Maintenance

Doing preventive maintenance will increase components life and decrease their downtime.

Maintenance Kits

Less expensive supplies save money but give poor results and can damage other supplies.

Maintenance Kits have extra replacements for parts that break including; Fuser, Assembly, Transfer Rollers, Separation Pads, and Pickup Rollers.

When you install new components or change toner/cartridges you need to; remove bits of paper and dust, clean spilled ink, and look for broken parts.

Operating Environment Guidelines

Printers and scanners are affected by temperature, so make sure to keep them in a well ventilated area.

Keep printers and scanners stored in a dry cool place.

Guidelines are to; keep paper dry, keep printer in a cool dust-free environment, store toner in a clean dry environment, and clean glass scanners.

Cleaning Methods for Printers

Before cleaning a printer you should turn it off and unplug it to prevent injury from high voltage.

Use a damp cloth to remove debris such as, dirt, paper dust, and spilled ink on the exterior of the device.

Using the correct type of paper insures a longer life for your printer and it will print more effectively.

Checking Ink Levels

Look at the page counter inside the printer or printer software.

Check the cartridge label.