Gather your cleaning materials. You'll need a soft, lint-free cloth (anti-static rags are particularly good for this purpose); and Endust for Electronics, an eyeglass cleaner, or a mild, non-streak glass cleaner.
Step2
Check your owner's manual. If the manufacturer has provided specific instructions, follow them.
Step3
Unplug the scanner.
Step4
Spray glass cleaner on your cloth.
Step5
Raise or remove the scanner lid.
Step6
Wipe glass until visible dust specks and grease have been removed.
Step7
Immediately wipe the screen dry with a dry portion of the rag or a second rag.
Step8
If you are not satisfied with the results, repeat the process.
Step9
Clean the chassis with the same fluid or with any other product suitable for cleaning plastic. (Some manufacturers recommend mild detergent dissolved in water.)
Step10
Clean under the glass (the underside of the glass and inside of the chassis) only if recommended by the manufacturer. Some manufacturers recommend carefully cleaning the mirror with a camel-hair brush or compressed air; most manufacturers recommend professional service for interior cleaning.
Tips & Warnings
Cleaning materials are available from computer stores, consumer electronics stores, and art-supply stores.
Avoid typical glass-cleaning products, as they can leave streaks on your bed.
Do not spray cleaner directly onto any part of the scanner.
You may see recommendations to use (clothes) dryer anti-static sheets, but don't; they could scratch your bed.
Paper towels will leave dust on your bed.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, cleanser, or alcohol-based product on the glass.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I was told by a technician at Hewlett Packard to use moistened coffee filters to clean the glass on my scanner.