Maintenance100 DocuMate 252 Scanner User’s GuideMaintenanceThis section contains information on maintenance, troubleshooting,uninstalling, scanner specifications, and spare parts.Cleaning the Automatic Document FeederYou may need to clean the ADF feed mechanism if yourdocuments do not feed easily into the ADF, or several feed in at thesame time.To clean the ADF:1. Dampen a soft cloth with some isopropyl rubbing alcohol(95%).2. Press the ADF cover release on the top left of the scanner bodyto open the Automatic Document Feeder cover.3. Wipe the feed roller from side to side. Rotate the roller to cleanits entire surface.4. Wipe the pad from top to bottom. Be careful not to snag thecloth on the springs on either side of the pad.5. Close the cover when you’re finished.NOTE: Please be careful when cleaning the roller. The roller isdesigned to rotate in one direction only. As you’re cleaning theroller, make sure it rotates easily, and continue rotating it in thatdirection while wiping it clean. Do NOT force the roller to rotatein the opposite direction. Forcing the roller to rotate will damageit, and may cause the scanner to feed pages incorrectly.
