Digital BW, The Print

> I removed the screws that hold the plastic top on the printer and
> removed it; this gave me much better access to the pad.  I
repeatedly
> soaked it with Windex via a syringe and then sucked it back out with
> another syringe.  It came really clean this way.  The plastic cover
> was a bit of a pain to get off because I had no manual and I didn't
> want to force anything; it seemed to catch a bit, but I finally
worked
> it off.
The plastic top cover is held by 4 cross-head screws, all in vertical
orientation.  You need to remove the power and usb leads, and paper
trays and the lid of the printer - that pulls off easily when in a
nearly closed position. It helps to be able to get above the printer
(on a desk rather than a shelf - at least for the first couple of
times).  The basic motion is to lift up but to also rotate a little
towards the back (lift the front up more)and then push towards the
back a litte, to avoid catching on the parallel socket etc.  It should
not take much force.

After the first time, I think the better access to the parking pad
reduces the risk of damage more than any risk due to removing the top.

When closing it is easiest to put the paper thickness lever half way
between the two settings. 

Reassemble before connecting the power lead, of course.

Ken