Maintaining The Scanner; Cleaning The Exterior Of The Scanner; Cleaning The Scanner Glass - Lexmark 6500e Maintenance Manual

Maintaining the scanner

Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality.

Cleaning the exterior of the scanner

1
Make sure the scanner is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the scanner,
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the scanner before proceeding.
2
Remove paper from the standard exit bin.
3
Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the
scanner.
4
Wipe only the exterior of the scanner, including the exit tray.
Warning—Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your scanner.
5
Make sure the paper support and exit tray are dry before using the scanner.

Cleaning the scanner glass

Clean the scanner glass if you encounter print quality problems, such as streaks on copied or scanned images.
1
Slightly dampen a soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel with water.
2
Open the scanner cover.
1 White underside of the scanner cover
2 Scanner glass
3
Wipe the scanner glass until it is clean and dry.
4
Wipe the white underside of the scanner cover until it is clean and dry.
5
Close the scanner cover.
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