HP 8300 8300 manual Clean the transparent materials adapter TMA, Use the cleaning cloth in the ADF

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Chapter 9

Clean the transparent materials adapter (TMA)

Clean the TMA with a dry, soft cloth. If necessary, lightly spray the cloth with a mild glass cleaner and wipe the TMA.

Clean and maintain the automatic document feeder (ADF)

The ADF requires periodic cleaning depending on the amount of use and the type of paper that is fed through it. Use an HP ADF cleaning cloth to clean the ADF when vertical streaks appear in images scanned by the ADF, when paper used in the ADF is dusty or dirty, or when the environment is dusty. If you use the ADF several times per week, monthly cleaning is recommended. Set up a cleaning routine that is appropriate for the scanner.

Note To purchase an HP ADF cleaning cloth, see Order maintenance and scanning supplies.

Use the following methods to clean and maintain the ADF:

●Use the cleaning cloth in the ADF

●Clean the ADF window

●Clean the feed-roller assembly manually

●Maintain the ADF

Use the cleaning cloth in the ADF

1.Open the sealed container, starting at the notch. Take care not to tear the cleaning cloth that is inside.

2.Remove the cleaning cloth and unfold it.

3.Place the unfolded cloth into the paper input tray.

4.Follow the steps for scanning a document through the ADF. For more information, see Scan one-sided documents from the ADF.

Caution Wait two minutes for the components to dry before proceeding to the next step.

5.Place up to five pages of printed paper in the ADF. Scan and view the results.

6.If streaks still appear, repeat steps 3 through 5. The cleaning cloth can be cycled through the ADF up to five times.

Note If the scanned image still has streaks after using the cleaning cloth in the ADF, you might need to clean the ADF window. For more information, see Clean the ADF window.

Clean the ADF window

If streaks exist on scanned images, cleaning the ADF window might solve the problem. Use the following steps to clean the ADF window.

1.Open the scanner lid.

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Contents HP Scanjet 8300 series Copyright and license Trademark creditsContents Contact HP Support Scanner error messages Error HP Scanjet 8300 series User GuideScanner hardware Automatic document feeder ADFScanning software Scanner front panel buttonsCustomizable button labels Available scanning software Windows ProgramPurpose Supported OSProgram Purpose Supported OS Macintosh ProgramWhere to get additional information HP Scanjet 8300 series Setup and Support GuideWindows Software How to see if the software is installed Look for the HP Smart Document Scan SoftwareWindows users Macintosh usersAccessibility Button Disable Utility WIndowsHP Scan Pro help How to use the scanner buttons Customizable buttonsWindows Macintosh Customizable button Windows Program controlling buttonFunction Customizable button Customizable button Customizable button Copy buttons Windows HP software installed on the computer Scan Document To buttonsCancel button Button Settings buttonPower Save button User Guide How to start a scan Scan from HP Solution CenterScan from the scanner front panel buttons Scan from the HP scanning software WindowsScan using HP Scan Pro Scan from the HP scanning software MacintoshScan from the HP Photosmart Software Scan from other software programsScan from HP Photosmart Studio How to scan documents Scan with the automatic document feeder ADFChoose acceptable paper for the ADF Load originals in the ADFWindows Program Procedure Scan one-sided documents from the ADFScan two-sided documents from the ADF Scan a document for editable text Scan a document as an image Press customizable buttonMacintosh Procedure Windows Program Procedure How to scan pictures and film Scan picturesScan a picture Scan multiple pictures with one scanScan film Scan positives such as 35 mm slidesUser Guide Scan negatives User Guide Windows Place the film templates in the scanner storage slot Other scanning functions Make copiesUser Guide Scan to a destination Save a document or image to a drive or CD Send a scan to an e-mail programFrom the Destination menu, select Text File or Image File HP Photosmart Software Macintosh Do one of the following Change scan settings Configure the scanner Open the HP Button Settings UtilityConfigure buttons tab Configure the customizable buttons for document scanningConfigure the customizable buttons for picture scanning General info tabHP Smart Document Scan Software scan profiles Assign a profile to a customizable buttonChapter Care and maintenance Order maintenance and scanning suppliesClean the scanner glass Clean the transparent materials adapter TMA Clean and maintain the automatic document feeder ADFUse the cleaning cloth in the ADF Clean the ADF windowUser Guide Clean the feed-roller assembly manually Maintain the ADF Troubleshooting Scanner initialization or hardware problemsReset the scanner Scanner has stopped working correctlyScanner operation problems Check the cablesCable type ActionScanner will not turn on Scanner lamp stays onScanner does not scan right away Scanned image is fuzzyScanner buttons are not working correctly Non-HP scanning program opens when a button is pressed Buttons do not workClick Scanners and Cameras Slides, negatives, and TMA issues Automatic document feeder ADF problems Incorrect colors print, or the image is too light or darkDots or streaks appear in the scanned image Scanned images are darkPaper jamming, skewing, misfeeds, or multiple-page feeds Paper does not feed from the ADFBottom of the scanned image is cut off Scanned images have streaks or scratchesAn item loaded in the ADF jams repeatedly Clear jams from the ADFClear a jam from the start of the paper path Clear a jam at the end of the paper path Remove a paper jam within the ADF Replace the feed-roller assembly Contact HP SupportScanner error messages ErrorClose the ADF lid