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Table of Contents:

1. Cleaning The Exterior
2. Cleaning The LEDs

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This article provides information on how to clean the Dell 7130cdn Laser Printer

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1. Cleaning The Exterior

To remove stains, clean the outside, of the printer using a soft, damp cloth moistened with a mild neutral detergent. Do not spray detergent directly onto the printer.

WARNING: To prevent electric shock, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning the printer. Use only approved toner vacuum to clean the printer. Do not lubricate the printer with oil.

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2. Cleaning The LEDs

Note: Each imaging unit has a cleaning rod located inside its slot

1. Open the front door
   
   
   
2. Rotate the lever on the front left side to unlock it
   
   
   
3. Open the imaging unit cover
   
   
   
4. Pull the cleaning rod from the lower right corner of the imaging unit slot
5. Pull out the cleaning rod until it stops, then move it all the way in and out two or three times to clean the LEDs. Repeat this for all four imaging units
   
   Note: Make sure to pull the cleaning rods out as far as they will go. Push them in as far as they will go. Do not use excessive force
   
   
   
6. Close the imaging unit cover
   
   
   
7. Rotate the lever to the right to lock it
   
   
   
8. Close the front door
   
   
   

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