How do you clean the rollers on a check scanner?

How do you clean the rollers on a check scanner?

Use a cleaning swab or water dampened cloth to clean the lenses, making sure not to scratch them in the process. To clean the track rollers, simply push the power button three times in succession to initiate the cleaning cycle. The blue light on top of the scanner will flash quickly while in that cycle.

How do I clean my portable scanner?

Use the dry or wet cleaning sheets to clean your scanner. Do not disassemble your product and do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it. Do not use oil or other lubricants inside the product or let water get inside it.

How do I clean my scanner document?

Clean the outer case with a cloth dampened with mild detergent and water. If the glass of the document table gets dirty, clean it with a soft dry cloth. If the glass is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner and a soft cloth to remove it.

Why does my HP scanner keep jamming?

If any torn pieces of paper remain inside the product, more paper jams are likely to occur. Gently lower the ADF mechanism. Close the ADF cover, and then close the scanner lid. Reload the original document print side up in the input tray.

How do you clean document feeder rollers?

Turn the rollers and gently clean them with a soft, lint-free cloth slightly moistened with mild alcohol. After the rollers have been cleaned, wipe the rollers with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth until they are completely dry. Lower the roller bar.

Can I use Windex on my scanner?

Don’t use general glass cleaning products. Don’t spray cleaning products directly onto the scanner.

Can I clean my scanner with Windex?

Windex away. Those particles can degrade copy and scan quality. Don’t use TOO much liquid – it’ll streak and that’s also not good for copy/scan quality.

How do I stop my scanner from jamming?

More often than not, repeated “paper jams” are a false alarm caused by accumulated dirt or ink on the image sensor that cause the scanner to stop. Simply cleaning the scanner can solve this problem.

Why is my scanner showing colored lines?

Color stripes or lines result on the scan output when scanning from the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). This is typically caused by dust, paper particles, or scratches on the scanner glass.

Can I use glass cleaner on my scanner?

How often should you clean a scanner?

You should clean the inside of the scanner at least once a week or after 1,000 pages have been scanned. If you are getting frequent paper jams, multiple pages feeding at the same time, or you’re seeing lines in the scanned image, it is time to clean the scanner. Note: Be careful when cleaning the rollers.

Can I use alcohol to clean scanner glass?

Use only glass cleaner. Avoid abrasives, acetone, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride, all of which can damage the scanner glass. Avoid isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol because it can leave streaks on the glass.

Why does my ADF keep jamming?

Make sure you do not load the ADF beyond its capacity for your paper size. Also make sure your originals are not creased or folded, and do not contain holes, staples, tape, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.

Why does my Brother scanner keep jamming?

You may be putting too much paper into the paper tray. It should never be overfilled as it can often cause a jam. If you only put the amount of paper you’re going to use for one printing task, you’re less likely to suffer a jam. Also, make sure the paper fits the tray and that it’s inserted correctly.