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Article Number: 000136106

How to Clean the B3460dn Dell Laser Printers

Summary: Steps for cleaning the B3460dn Dell Laser Printer.

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Table of Contents:

  1. How to Clean the B3460dn Dell Laser Printers
  2. How to Clean the Outside of the B3460dn Dell Laser Printers
  3. How to Clean the Inside of the B3460dn Dell Laser Printers

1. How to Clean the B3460dn Dell Laser Printers

 

If print quality issues occur or if you use your printer in a dusty environment, cleaning the printer regularly will help to keep it in the best printing condition and prolong the printer’s life.

Warning:
  • Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with cleaning materials containing large amounts of alcohol, solvents, or other strong substances can discolor or distort the cabinet.
  • If your printer or the surrounding area is contaminated with toner, we recommend you use a cloth or tissue dampened with water to clean it. If you use a vacuum cleaner, toner can blow in the air and may be harmful to you.
  • During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the machine. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the printer clears and reduces these problems.

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2. How to Clean the Outside of the B3460dn Dell Laser Printers

 

Clean the printer cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth. Dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto or into the printer.

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3. How to Clean the Inside of the B3460dn Dell Laser Printers

 

You may need to perform this task after every few months.

Warning: Potential Damage: Damage to the printer caused by improper handling is not covered by the printer warranty.
 
  1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the electrical outlet.
SLN295695_en_US__1icon Caution: SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before proceeding.
 
  1. Remove paper from the standard bin and multipurpose feeder.
  2. Remove any dust, lint, and pieces of paper around the printer using a soft brush or vacuum.
  3. Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and use it to wipe the outside of the printer.
Warning: Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents to prevent damage to the exterior of the printer.
 
  1. Make sure all areas of the printer are dry before sending a new print job.

If these steps do not correct the problem, please contact Dell Technical Support.

SLN295695_en_US__2Printer Support
More information can be found in the User Guide for your model printer, or visit our Printer Support site for additional information, troubleshooting articles and videos.  

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SLN295695_en_US__3icon It is recommended that only Dell Branded toner, drums, transfer rollers or other consumables are used in our laser printers. Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party consumables.


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Article Properties

Affected Product

Dell B3460dn Mono Laser Printer

Last Published Date

21 Feb 2021

Version

3

Article Type

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