Chapter 3 MAINTENANCERegular CleaningPoor quality printing such as uneven and soiled images can be improved by simple cleaning. This section describes thecleaning methods for the equipment.44Cleaning for the scanning area, original glass, guide and platen sheetWe recommend you to clean the following items weekly, so that the originals can be scanned in unsoiled conditions. Becareful not to scratch the parts that you are cleaning.Be careful not to scratch the portions in cleaning.When cleaning the surface of the equipment, do not use such organic solvents as thinner or benzine.- This could warp the shape of the surface or leave it discolored.When using a chemical cleaning pad to clean it, follow the instruction.•••1. Scanning area (surface of the long rectangular glass) / 2. Original glassWipe it with a soft dry cloth. If there are still stains remaining, wipe clean with a piece of soft cloth which has been moistenedwith water and then squeezed well.Do not use liquids other than water (such as alcohol, organic solvents or neutral detergent).3. Guide / 4. Platen sheetClean the surface as follows depending on the staining.Clean it with a soft cloth.Clean it with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water.Clean it with a soft cloth lightly moistened with alcohol, and then wipe it with a dry cloth.Clean it with a soft cloth lightly moistened with watered-down neutral detergent, and then wipe it with a dry cloth.••••3 421