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AINTENANCE
Your scanner is designed to be maintenance-free. However, constant care and
maintenance can keep your scanner working smoothly.
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LEANING THE
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CANNER
Paper powder, dust, ink and toner from paper being scanned may make the
scanner glass dirty, which leads to poor image quality or document-feeding errors.
How often to clean your scanner depends on the type of paper and number of pages
being scanned.
Perform the following procedures to clean the scanner surface and scanner glass.
Gently wipe locations described herein. Do not rub too hard.
Warning
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Before cleaning the scanner, turn off the scanner
and disconnect the scanner’s power cable and
USB cable, and then wait a few minutes for the
glass to cool to ambient temperature.
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Wash your hands with soap and water after
cleaning the scanner.
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Have the following cleaning materials ready to clean the scanner:
soft, dry, lint-free cloth (or a cotton swab)
non-abrasive cleaner
—Isopropyl alcohol (95%). DO NOT use water.
Attention
Alternatively you can use glass cleaner or neutral
detergent for windows cleaning to clean the scanner
glass.
Use of other cleaning materials could damage your scanner.
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1. Open the document cover.
2. Gently wipe the following areas with the cloth dampened with the cleaner.
Clean Document Pad & Scanner Glass:
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