480i - Cleaning the encoder strip and wheel on a 2000i printer.

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Cleaning the encoder strip and encoder wheel inside of the 2000i printer can resolve printing errors and print quality issues. Use the procedure below to clean the encoder strip and encoder wheel.

Required Tools:

Isopropyl alcohol
Cotton swab

1. Clean the encoder strip.

  • Open the front cover.
  • Locate the clear plastic encoder strip above the metal bar.


2. Clean the encoder wheel.

  • Open the front cover.
  • Locate the clear plastic encoder wheel on the left side of the printer.




  •  c. Using isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab, clean the wheel thoroughly.




Tip: Spin the wheel to clean the entire perimeter.

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