MFC-5100C
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How do I clean the Scanner to improve the copy or fax quality?
To clean the Document Scanner, follow the steps listed below:
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Unplug the telephone line and then the power cord.
When you reconnect these lines later, connect the power cord first, then the telephone line. - Lift the Document Cover. Clean the scanner glass of the flat bed scanner with isopropyl alcohol on a lint free cloth.
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Clean the white bar under the ADF (automatic document feeder) and the glass strip located below with isopropyl alcohol on a lint free cloth.
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Do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the control panel. It may cause a crack on the panel.
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