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Your machine requires little periodic maintenance. This section describes the necessary cleaning procedures for
your machine.
Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine. When you are finished, reconnect
the power cord and turn on the power again.
• Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine.
• For the F50 model, print any documents stored in memory before disconnecting the power cord, since
documents in memory are erased when the power is disconnected. (
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• Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, or similar materials for cleaning; they can stick to the
components or generate static charges.
Use a soft cloth to avoid scratching the components.
• Never use volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to clean the
interior of the machine; these can damage the machine’s components.
Cleaning the Exterior
Wipe the machine’s exterior (shaded area) with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth moistened with water or diluted
dishwashing detergent solution.
(F50 model)
(F30 model)
Cleaning the Scanning Area
Wipe the scanning area (shaded area) with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth moistened with water, then wipe with a
clean, soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
(F50 model)
(F30 model)
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Periodic Cleaning
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