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Cleaning a HP LaserJet 6P
The HP LaserJet 6P was a large format monochrome laser printer released by Hewlett Packard around 2005. It used industry leading technologies to produce good quality fast laser prints at decent speeds. It featured HP’s Resolution Enhancement Technology, (RET) which improved the default dpi through software manipulation.
If you still have one of these machines, chances are that it’s getting a little grubby on the outside. That’s easy to clean, but what about the components. Years of use and dust can play havoc with the performance and the components so it makes sense to clean it once in a while. Not only will it make it work better, but last longer too.
To clean a 6P you first have to turn it off and unplug it, both from the wall and the computer. We’ll be using liquid to clean it so we don’t want to electrocute ourselves or the computer.
Once unplugged, open the toner cartridge flap on the front and pull out the cartridge. Move it away from the printer, and rest it on something to prevent drips. While toner doesn’t dry up like ink, it can clog heads on occasion. Running a warm cloth or paper towel over the head will remove any gunk you might find there.
Look inside the recess for the cartridge to see the inner workings. Gently remove dust and dirt from the working parts, especially the ribbons and the moving parts. Don’t use water or anything here, use a cloth or another paper towel. Once clean, you can replace the cartridge and close the door.
The best thing to use when cleaning the exterior of the HP LaserJet 6P is spray window cleaner. Use sparingly, and spray onto a cloth instead of directly on the printer. Then wipe it down according the instructions on the bottle.
Once it’s clean, give the printer a wipe down with a fresh dry cloth and connect it all up again. It’s a good idea to clean the printer a couple of times a year, especially if you work in a dusty environment. Parts are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain, so looking after the printer is essential for its longevity.
Cleaning a HP LaserJet 6P
If you still have one of these machines, chances are that it’s getting a little grubby on the outside. That’s easy to clean, but what about the components. Years of use and dust can play havoc with the performance and the components so it makes sense to clean it once in a while. Not only will it make it work better, but last longer too.
To clean a 6P you first have to turn it off and unplug it, both from the wall and the computer. We’ll be using liquid to clean it so we don’t want to electrocute ourselves or the computer.
Once unplugged, open the toner cartridge flap on the front and pull out the cartridge. Move it away from the printer, and rest it on something to prevent drips. While toner doesn’t dry up like ink, it can clog heads on occasion. Running a warm cloth or paper towel over the head will remove any gunk you might find there.
Look inside the recess for the cartridge to see the inner workings. Gently remove dust and dirt from the working parts, especially the ribbons and the moving parts. Don’t use water or anything here, use a cloth or another paper towel. Once clean, you can replace the cartridge and close the door.
The best thing to use when cleaning the exterior of the HP LaserJet 6P is spray window cleaner. Use sparingly, and spray onto a cloth instead of directly on the printer. Then wipe it down according the instructions on the bottle.
Once it’s clean, give the printer a wipe down with a fresh dry cloth and connect it all up again. It’s a good idea to clean the printer a couple of times a year, especially if you work in a dusty environment. Parts are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain, so looking after the printer is essential for its longevity.
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