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Maintenance

Repairs

Repairs and/or upgrades are not to be performed on this product. These services are to be performed only by an authorized service center (see Customer Support on page 12-1).

Maintenance

Your device provides reliable and efficient operation with a minimum of care. Although specific maintenance is not required, the following periodic checks ensure dependable operation:

Cleaning the Device:

Reading performance may degrade if the scanner’s window is not clean. If the window is visibly dirty, or if the scanner isn’t operating well, clean the window with a soft cloth or lens tissue dampened with water (or a mild detergent- water solution). If a detergent solution is used, rinse with a clean lens tissue dampened with water only.

The scanner and base’s housing may also be cleaned the same way.

!Caution:

Do not submerge the scanner in water. The scanner’shousing is not watertight.

Do not use abrasive wipes or tissues on the scanner’s window – abrasive wipes may scratch the window. Never use solvents (e.g., alcohol or acetone) on the housing or window – solvents may damage the finish or the window.

Inspecting Cords and Connectors

Inspect the interface cable and connector for wear or other signs of dam- age. A badly worn cable or damaged connector may interfere with scanner operation. Contact your distributor for information about cable replace- ment. Cable replacement instructions are on page 11-1.

Replacing Cables

The standard interface cable is attached to the scanner with an 10-pin modular connector. When properly seated, the connector is held in the scanner’s handle by a flexible retention tab. The interface cable is designed to be field replace- able.

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