Epson Printer ET-3850

If the components and the case are dirty or dusty, turn off the printer and clean them using a soft, clean cloth that has been dampened with water

If you cannot remove the dirt, try adding a small amount of mild detergent to the damp cloth

Be careful not to get water onto the printer mechanism or any electrical components

Otherwise, the printer could be damaged

Never use alcohol or paint thinner to clean the components and the case

These chemicals can damage them

Do not touch the parts shown in the illustration

Warning: Do not use cleaning liquid other than water with a few drops of detergent

Turn off the printer by pressing the 'power' button

Close the document cover if it is open

Open the scanner unit with both hands until it locks

Check if the translucent film is smeared

Important: Be careful not to touch the rail (B). Otherwise, you may not be able to print. Do not wipe off the grease on the rail, because this is necessary for operations

Moisten a cotton swab with the water with a few drops of detergent so that it is not dripping water, and then wipe the smeared part

Important: Wipe off the smear gently. If you press the cotton swab too hard to the film, the springs of the film may be dislocated and the printer may be damaged

Use a new dry cotton swab to wipe the film

Close the document cover if it is open

Open the scanner unit with both hands until it locks

Read all of the usage precautions for filling ink on the screen, and then proceed to the next screen

Make sure that the color of the ink tank matches the ink color that you want to refill

While holding the ink bottle upright, turn the cap slowly to remove it

Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink bottles

Be careful not to spill any ink

Warning: Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer. These chemicals can damage the printer.

Use a soft, moist cloth to clean the roller and the interior of the ADF

Warning: Using a dry cloth may damage the surface of the roller. Use the ADF after the roller has dried.

Close the ADF cover, and then open the document cover

Clean the part that is shown in the illustration

Warning: If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off all remaining liquid. Do not press the glass surface too hard. Be careful not to scratch or damage the surface of the glass. A damaged glass surface can decrease the scan quality.

If the problem cannot be cleared, turn off the printer by pressing the U button, open the ADF cover, and then raise the ADF input tray

Clean the part that is shown in the illustration

Caution: Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the document cover. Otherwise you may be injured.

Important: Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer. These chemicals can damage the printer.

Use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the surface of the scanner glass

Important: If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off all remaining liquid. Do not press the glass surface too hard. Be careful not to scratch or damage the surface of the glass. A damaged glass surface can decrease the scan quality.

Sign off on the scanner glass cleaning