100 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 75. Clean the platen area.o Use a soft cloth.o Feed a blank sheet of paper through the printer.6. Clean the exterior of the printer.o Use a soft cloth moistened with water.o Clean any smudges or dust.o Do not clean the exterior of the printer with volatile liquids such asthinners, benzine, or any spray-type or chemical cleaners; doing sowill damage the surface of the printer.o Do not submerge the printer in water.PLATEN