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Care and maintenance
Occasional cleaning of the scanner helps ensure higher-quality scans. The amount of
care necessary depends upon several factors, including the amount of use and the
environment. You should perform routine cleaning as necessary.
Routine cleaning and maintenance should include cleaning the scanner glass, the
transparent materials adapter (TMA), and the automatic document feeder (ADF).
For in-depth instructions about maintaining the scanner, see the scanner user guide. For
information about the scanner user guide, see Where to get additional information
on page 19.
Caution
can damage the scanner. Before placing an item on the scanner glass, make sure
that the item does not contain wet glue, correction fluid, or other substances that
can be transferred to the glass.
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Avoid placing items that have sharp edges in the scanner. Doing so
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