C5550 MFP User’s Guide
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LEAN
 
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 ADF
From time to time the pad assembly and feed rollers may become 
contaminated with ink, toner particles or paper dust. In this case 
the scan module may not feed documents smoothly. If this 
occurs, follow the cleaning procedure below.
1. Moisten a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol (95%). 
2. Carefully pull open the ADF front cover.
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3. Wipe the feed roller (1) by moving the swab from side to 
side.
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4. Rotate the roller forward with your finger and repeat step 
3 until the roller is clean. Be careful not to snag or 
damage the springs near the pad (2).
5. Wipe the pad (2) from top to bottom, being careful not to 
hook the springs.
6. Close the ADF front cover.
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