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If originals that have been fed through the feeder have streaks or appear dirty, clean the feeder's scanning area.

• Do not dampen the cloth too much, as this may damage the original or break the machine.

• If the document feed scanning area is dirty, documents may not be scanned clearly, and the size of the document may not be detected correctly.

• This procedure is necessary only if the Duplex Color Image Reader Unit-A1 is attached.

1. Open the feeder.

2. Clean the original scanning area (thin glass strip) with a cloth dampened in water or a mild detergent, and then wipe the area with a soft dry cloth.

3. Pull the lever above the feeder, and open the document scan cover.

• Open the document scan cover carefully, as not to scratch the platen glass.

4. Open the inside cover.

5. Clean the feed scanning area with a cloth dampened in water or a mild detergent, and then wipe the area with a soft dry cloth.

6. Close the inside cover.

• When closing the inside cover, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury.

7. Close the document scan cover.

• When closing the document scan cover, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury.

8. Close the feeder.

• When closing the feeder, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury.

• Be aware that the light emitted from the platen glass may be very bright when closing the feeder.

• Do not dampen the cloth too much, as this may damage the original or break the machine.

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