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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 14-1).

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 13-1.

Replacing Cables in Corded Scanners

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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