HP N8460 Scanjet N8400 User Guide - 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. Care and maintenance 17