Cleaning the Machine
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Maintenance
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Cleaning the Document Cover and the Document Glass
If the document cover and document glass become soiled, smudges may appear on copies,
or scanned documents and the machine may not properly detect document sizes.
To ensure clean copies at all times, clean the document cover and the document glass
about once a month.
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Do not use benzene, paint thinner, or other organic solvents. Doing so may damage paint or coating on
plastic parts.
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Cleaning the machine with an excessive amount of water may cause the machine to malfunction or damage
documents during copying or scanning.
1 Wipe the document cover with a soft cloth moistened with water to remove any dirt, and
then wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
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Do not use cleaning agents other than water or neutral detergent.
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If you cannot remove dirt easily, gently wipe the document cover with a soft cloth moistened with a small
amount of neutral detergent.
2 Wipe the document glass with a soft cloth moistened with water to remove any dirt, and
then wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
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Do not use cleaning agents other than water or neutral detergent.
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If you cannot remove dirt easily, gently wipe the document glass with a soft cloth moistened with a small
amount of neutral detergent.