Tektronix Phaser 480 Assembly instructions

[Phaser 480 Quick Cleaning Procedure]
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TIPS & HINTS
Phaser 480 Quick Cleaning Procedure
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• Replace the paper tray. 
• At the back of the printer, flip Switch 6 up. 
• Flip Switch 1 up, then down. 
• Wait for the motor noises (motion) to stop.
• Repeat toggle of Switch 1 three more 
times, waiting each time for motor to stop. • Flip Switch 6 down. 
• Toggle Switch 1 up, then down.
• Remove paper from the paper tray and
place on a clean, dust free surface.
• Replace the cover. 
• Place the cleaning sheet on the cover 
of the empty paper tray: 
- press the corners of the cleaning
sheet under the hooks (a); 
- press the flaps into the opening in 
the tray (b) and under tray cover (c); 
• Dampen each of the 4 pads with at 
least 20 drops of alcohol (x).
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• Remove the paper tray. 
• Remove the cleaning sheet.
To perform Quick Cleaning you wlll need 
these items, found in your cleaning kit:
1 Lint-free wipes
2 Bottle, filled with 90% isopropyl alcohol
3 Cleaning sheet (reusable)
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90%
Isopropyl
To improve print quality and eliminate paper jams, your
Phaser 480 printer should be thoroughly cleaned 
every time you replace the transfer roll. The procedure
below explains how to clean your Phaser 480 printer. 
Try this procedure if printing is streaked or media
feeds improperly. 
If you do not have a cleaning kit, call Tektronix at
1-800-835-6100, and order the Phaser 480
Cleaning Kit, part number: 016-1287-00.

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[Phaser 480 Quick Cleaning Procedure]
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• Clean the thermal head.
WARNING - head may be warm!
• Pushing towards the back of the printer,
open the gray plastic paper guide
to expose the roller underneath. 
• Vigorously clean the roller inside.
- Turn the roller to reach all surfaces.
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• Close the paper guide. • Replace the transfer roll tray.
• Close the cover.
• Put paper in tray and replace tray.
• Wait approximately 1 minute 
for Ready light.
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• Open the top cover. 
• Remove the transfer roll tray. • Dampen a lint-free wipe with approximately 
ten drops of isopropyl alcohol.
• Or use a pre-moistened alcohol wipe.