12-4 Maintenance Chapter 12
Cleaning the Scanner Components
Follow this procedure to periodically check and clean the scanner components:
1 Disconnect the power cord from the unit.
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.
