5.3.2 Cleaning the ADF

Clean the automatic document feeder (ADF) once every 5,000 pages. The cycle depends on the types of documents used (paper quality, a level of toner fusing on paper).

Pull the ADF lever up to open the ADF.

Use the dry cloth or a cloth with ethyl alcohol to softly remove dirt and dust as follows.

Pad:

Wipe the pad in a downward direction (indi-

 

cated by the arrow). Be careful not to hook

 

the pick spring when wiping.

Glass:

Wipe the glass lightly.

Pick roller :

Wipe the roller softly. Be careful not to

 

damage the surface of the roller.

Feed roller and coupled feed roller:

Wipe the rollers softly. Be careful not to damage the surface of the rollers.

Ejection roller and coupled ejection roller:

Wipe the rollers softly. Be careful not to damage the surface of the rollers.

Sheet guide (white part):

Wipe the sheet guide softly.

Close the ADF to lock the ADF lever.

Pick spring

Feed roller

 

ADF lever

Pad

Automatic document feeder

Sheet guide (white part)

Glass

Ejection roller (Clean the roller on the opposite side also.)

Pick rollers

Coupled feed roller

Figure 5.3 Cleaning the ADF

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