Taking care of your copier will increase the lifespan of your investment. Maintaining your machine doesn’t need to be a chore and can be done with these four simple tips.
1. Keep the Glass Clean
It goes without saying that any liquid that comes into contact with the glass on your copier needs to be removed. Other environmental hazards are dust and dirt. Use a non-abrasive rag to wipe off the glass. If using a glass cleaner, spray the cleaner directly onto the rage and then wipe the glass.
2. Dust Regularly
Yes, you need to remove dust from the copier glass, so it doesn’t affect the quality of your copies. You also need to keep the entire machine free of dust. Dust can build up quickly if not taken care of especially when copy machines are placed in corners. Some tools to keep around for cleaning the device are a rag, a paintbrush for hard to reach crevices, and cotton swabs for around the ink cartridge.
3. Change Your Toner Cartridge
If you’re not making enough copies to change your toner cartridge regularly, then you need to keep an eye on it. The toner will show signs of wear and tear on the head when it becomes dry or sticky. Your copy quality will also suffer. If you start to notice poor document quality take a look at your cartridge.
4. Check Your Paper Quality
It may not seem like the quality of your paper is a copier maintenance issue, but it can be. If you are using better products, the inner parts of your copier won’t clog as much because it will be exposed to less air. Less potential paper jams mean less hassle.
As you can see, keeping the outside and inside of your copier clean, while paying attention to the cartridge and paper quality will help maintain your copier. To learn more about taking care of your office technology, call us today!