3. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE EO18-330183. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE3-13. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDUREAll machines are generally delivered in their best condition. To maintain optimal operating conditionand help gain maximum performance and life of machines, we would recommend you to conductperiodic maintenance. Doing this is also effective in preventing unexpected troubles and avoidingwasteful system down time, by which more benefit is produced to your customers and greater relianceis placed on the product quality.Please refer to the following general maintenance procedure and perform periodic servicing.NOTE: Before starting the periodic maintenance, be sure to read carefully and understand the ServiceManuals, especially warnings, cautions and adjustment.1. Ask an operator or a manager about any machine trouble.2. Check the run distance on the maintenance counter.3. Unplug the power cord, and then open the top cover and the head block.4. Clean the inside of the printer.1) The entire inside of the printer should be cleaned.2) Wipe the platen with a cloth moistened with alcohol.WARNING!1. Be sure to turn the power off before cleaning the cutter unit.2. As the cutter blade is sharp, care should be taken not to injure yourself when cleaning.TopCoverHeadBlockPower CordPlaten