Why should I and how do I clean the glass cover of the back page camera on the Spectrum XF?
Spectrum XF duplex scanners contain a glass cover (not to be confused with the glass flat), which is used for the back page camera. It is located directly beneath the bottom lamp assembly and can be easily seen and accessed for cleaning once the bottom lamp assembly is removed from the scanner. Dust on the glass cover can cause streaks or make the image fuzzy; therefore, the glass cover should be cleaned often. Depending on use, it may be necessary to clean the glass cover more frequently.
Figure 1: Glass Cover
Tech Wipes (S006582)
Tech Wipes are used specifically for cleaning the back camera glass cover. They are part of the Spectrum Xf All-In-One and Spectrum XF Cleaning Kits, which can be purchased through Böwe Bell + Howell Authorized Service Providers (ASPs), Authorized Spare Parts Resellers (ASPRs), and from www.bbhscanners.com. They can also be purchased independently from the All-In-One and Cleaning Kits.
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1. Power off the scanner.
2. Lift the scanner transport cover as high as it will rise.
3. Open the scanner’s side access panel.
Figure 2: Opening the Side Access Panel
4. Remove the bottom lamp assembly by pulling it out of the scanner, towards you and set aside.
Caution
The lamp assembly may be hot! After the scanner has been powered off, make sure to let it sit for five to ten minutes to ensure the lamps have cooled down.
Figure 3: Removing the Lamp Assembly.
5. Insert the Tech Wipe (S006582) into the scanner where the lamp assembly usually resides.
Figure 4: Inserting the Tech Wipe
6. Lay the foam end of the Tech Wipe flat side down on top of the glass cover and gently wipe any dust particles from its surface, making sure to cover the entire length of the glass.
Note
For best results, do not re-use Tech Wipes. Doing so may re-introduce dust from previous cleanings.
Note
For the purpose of this procedure, Figure 5 was taken from the back of the scanner with the back scanner cover removed in order to better illustrate how the glass cover should be cleaned using the Tech Wipe. This is for illustration purposes only. The proper cleaning procedure for the glass cover does not include removing the back scanner cover.
Figure 5: Wiping the Length of the Glass Cover
7. Remove the Tech Wipe from the scanner.
8. Re-insert the bottom lamp assembly.
9. Close the scanner’s side access panel.
10. Close the scanner transport cover.
11. Power on the scanner
This procedure can also be found in the Spectrum XF Service Manual (S006502_Rev_B), the Spectrum XF Operator Manual (S006555_Rev_B), and the Spectrum XF Operator Maintenance Manual (S006504_Rev_B).