Brother MFC-5490CN - Manual (Page 139)

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
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B
Cleaning the scanner
B
a
Lift the document cover (1). Clean the
scanner glass (2) and the white
plastic (3) with a soft lint-free cloth
moistened with a non-flammable glass
cleaner.
b
In the ADF unit, clean the white bar (1)
and the glass strip (2) with a soft lint-free
cloth moistened with a non-flammable
glass cleaner.
Note
In addition to cleaning the scanner glass
and glass strip with a non-flammable glass
cleaner, run your finger tip over the glass
to see if you can feel anything on it. If you
feel dirt or debris, clean the glass again
concentrating on that area. You may need
to repeat the cleaning process three or
four times. To test, make a copy after each
cleaning.
Cleaning the machine printer
platen
B
WARNING
Unplug the machine from the AC power
outlet before cleaning the printer platen.
a
Lift the scanner cover until it locks
securely into the open position.
b
Clean the machine printer platen (1) and
the area around it, wiping off any
scattered ink with a soft, dry lint-free
cloth.
2
1
3
1
2
1