HP Scanjet N8460 Document Flatbed Scanner - Manual (Page 19)

4 Care and maintenance
This section presents information about how to care for and maintain the scanner.
• HP Scanner Tools Utility Maintenance tab
• Order maintenance and scanning supplies
• Clean the scanner glass
• Maintain the automatic document feeder (ADF)
• Remove the automatic document feeder from the scanner
Occasional cleaning of the scanner helps ensure high-quality scans. The amount of care
necessary depends upon several factors, including the amount of use and the
environment. You should perform routine cleaning as necessary.
Routine cleaning and maintenance should include cleaning the scanner glass and the
automatic document feeder (ADF).
CAUTION: Avoid placing items that have sharp edges, paper clips, staples, wet
glue, correction fluid, or other substances in the scanner. Document pages should
not be curled, wrinkled, or stuck together.
HP Scanner Tools Utility Maintenance tab
The Maintenance tab of the HP Scanner Tools Utility displays the scanner usage and
maintenance history. You can use this tab to record scanner maintenance.
To open the HP Scanner Tools Utility, press the Tools button on the scanner front panel.
For detailed information on using the HP Scanner Tools Utility, see the HP Scanner Tools
Utility help.
Order maintenance and scanning supplies
You can purchase maintenance parts online. Items such as the HP paper-path cleaning
cloth or the feed roller replacement kit are available for worldwide delivery.
1. Visit the HP scanner support Web site at
www.hp.com/support .
2. Enter the scanner model number, and then press Enter.
Clean the scanner glass
To clean the scanner glass, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the universal serial bus (USB) cable and power cable from the scanner.
2. Open the scanner lid.
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