Chapter III. Care and Maintenance
Your scanner is designed to be maintenance-free. However, constant care and
maintenance can keep your scanner working smoothly.
Cleaning the Scanner
Paper powder, dust, ink and toner from paper being scanned may make the inner
scanner 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. Gently wipe locations described
herein. Do not rub too hard.
Warning
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 and/or the inner scanner to cool to ambient
temperature.
Wash your hands with soap and water after cleaning the scanner.
Cleaning Materials
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.
However, DO NOT use either of them to clean the feed roller.
Use of other cleaning materials could damage your scanner.
Cleaning the Scanner
1. Open the scanner cover gently.
2. Gently wipe the following areas with the cloth dampened with the cleaner. Be
careful NOT to scratch their surfaces.
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