HP Pro 8500 8500 manual Clean the scanner glass, Clean the exterior, To clean the scanner glass

Dust or dirt on the scanner glass, scanner lid backing, or scanner frame can slow down performance, degrade the quality of scans, and affect the accuracy of special features such as fitting copies to a certain page size.

This section contains the following topics:

•Clean the scanner glass

•Clean the exterior

•Clean the automatic document feeder

Clean the scanner glass

To clean the scanner glass

1.Turn off the device.

2.Lift the scanner lid.

3.Clean the glass by using a soft, lint-free cloth that has been sprayed with a mild glass cleaner. Dry the glass with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.

CAUTION: Use only glass cleaner to clean the scanner glass. Avoid cleaners that contain abrasives, acetone, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride, all of which can damage the scanner glass. Avoid isopropyl alcohol because it can leave streaks on the glass.

CAUTION: Do not spray the glass cleaner directly on the glass. If too much glass cleaner is applied, the cleaner could leak under the glass and damage the scanner.

4.Close the scanner lid, and turn on the device.

Clean the exterior

CAUTION: Before cleaning the device, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the electrical socket.

Use a soft, damp, lint-free cloth to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off of the case. The exterior of the device does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the interior of the device, as well as from the device control panel.

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