# OVERVIEW OF CLEANING

To ensure that the machine continues to provide top quality performance, periodically clean the machine.
If coloured/white lines or misfeeds occur, follow the cleaning procedures below.

When dirty spots or coloured/white lines are left on scanned images | Clean the following parts sequentially until no dirty spots, or coloured/white lines are left. CLEANING OF THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER CLEANING THE PT CHARGER OF THE FIRST TRANSFER BELT
When paper misfeed occurs in the bypass tray: | CLEANING THE BYPASS FEED ROLLER
When lines or other dirty spots appear on the scanned original when using the automatic document feeder: | CLEANING THE PAPER FEED ROLLER
When coloured lines appear: | CLEANING THE LASER UNIT CLEANING THE MAIN CHARGER OF THE PHOTOCONDUCTIVE DRUM

Do not use a flammable spray to clean the machine. If gas from the spray comes in contact with hot electrical components or the fusing unit inside the machine, fire or electrical shock may result.

- Do not use thinner, benzene, or similar volatile cleaning agents to clean the machine. These may degrade or discolour the housing.
- Use a soft cloth to gently wipe off dirt from the area on the operation panel with a mirror-like finish (shown below). If you use a stiff cloth or rub hard, the surface may be damaged.

The area with a mirror-like finish is shown as .
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