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Chapter 12 Maintenance 12-5
Maintenance
Cleaning the Scanner Components
Follow this procedure to periodically check and clean the scanner components:
1 Disconnect the power cord from the machine.
2 Use both hands to gently open the
operation panel.
• It only opens partially.
3 While holding the operation panel
open, clean these components:
❚ Separation guide and separation
roller:
Wipe with a clean, soft, dry, lint-free
cloth.
❚ White sheet and scanning glass:
Wipe with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth
moistened with water, then wipe with
a clean, soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
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• If the scanner components are
dirty, the documents you send or
copy will also be dirty.
• Be sure to use a soft cloth to
avoid scratching the
components.
• Do not use tissue paper, paper
towels, or similar materials for
cleaning; they can stick to the
components or generate static
charges.
4 Clean the underside of the operation
panel (shaded area in the illustration).
•Dirt and dust particles that collect on the
underside of the operation panel affect
the quality of the documents you copy
or send.
UNDERSIDE OF OPERATION PANEL
SCANNING GLASS
WHITE SHEET
SEPARATION GUIDE
SEPARATION
ROLLER