4.Remove the retard roller, and set a clean retard roller or a replacement retard roller.

CAUTION

The metal sections of the roller can become extremely hot after continuous use. Do not directly touch the metal. Wait until the roller has thoroughly cooled before replacing it.

5.Align the roller cutout to the axle on the device, and slide the roller securing lever in the direction of the arrow.

6.Pull the roller lock lever down to lock the retard roller in place.

Chapter 5 Maintenance

7.Replace the retard roller cover.

8.Push the front of the retard roller cover in. Make sure to hear a latching sound that it is securely returned to its original position.

9.Smoothly close the upper unit. (See “Closing the Upper Unit” on p. 5-3.)

CAUTION

Make sure that the hook is completely latched and the retard roller cover is not loose. If the retard roller cover is loose, the Document Feed Tray will catch on it causing the scanner to malfunction.

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