Hewlett Packard Scanjet 2300c and 2400c Series Glass Cleaning Manual

Preparation
First Step; Unplug scanner from power supply and Computer. Wait for at least 15 minutes (after disconnecting power) before disassembling scanner and cleaning the glass. This gives time for the scanner to cool. Tools Needed; Small Flat-Blade Screw driver Supplies Needed; Glass Cleaner Lint Free Cloth Surroundings or Environment; Disassemble scanner in a relatively clean dust free space. Special Considerations; Read through the entire process once before starting to actually clean the product, and then decide if you want to do this or send it in to the Hewlett Packard service center for cleaning. Do not touch any other parts inside of the scanner. Some parts of the scanner are very sensitive, especially to electrostatic discharge.

Disassembly
Step #1 Remove the Document Lid
Remove the document lid as shown. Open the lid and lift straight up. Set the lid aside for re-assembly later on.

Step #2 Cleaning Topside of Scanner

Clean the topside of the scanner prior to disassembly to prevent contamination of internal parts. Use cleaner sparingly. Do not allow cleaner fluid to run. Clean the plastic first and then use a separate lint free cloth to clean glass.

NOTE: You are about to open the interior of your scanner to the dust of the outside environment. Your scanner is very sensitive to any dust particles that get into the carriage head, which can cause streaks in the scanned image. Minimize the time that the top cover is off by having all the cleaning materials ready. Also be sure to disassemble your scanner in a clean environment.

Step #3 Unlatching the Top Cover

While pulling up on the top cover, unlatch the lid by inserting a flat bladed screw driver into each of the two the document lid mounting holes (Do one side then the other). Then pry the latch fingers back just far enough to release the lid.

Step #4 Remove the Top Cover

Lift the back of the top cover first ("back" is referred to the opposite end where the buttons are), then lift the cover toward the front, then up to remove as shown. Remove the top cover and set aside for Cleaning and re-assembly later on.

NOTE: Dust will immediately begin accumulating in your scanner now that the top cover is off. Static discharge from your fingers, hand, or tools will damage the circuit boards inside your scanner. Do not touch anything inside the scanner base.

Step #5 Cleaning the Glass

Spray the underside of the glass sparingly with glass cleaner. Do not allow the cleaner to pool or run over the edges of the glass as shown marked in red. If cleaner runs over the edge of the glass it could stain the calibration strip (white strip under glass) and render your scanner useless. If you do get cleaner in the calibration strip area, you then must send it in to HP for repair.

Step #6 Re-Mounting the Top Cover to the Scanner

Hold the top cover with the back end raised as shown . Align the front tabs of the top cover with the base mounts. Lower the back end of the top cover to the base and snap together by squeezing the base and top cover together.

Base Mounts

Top Cover Tabs

Step#7

Insert the Document lid

Install document lid with it in the open position. Align the hinges in the slots of the top cover and slide them in. Close document lid Reconnect your scanners power cable and communications cables (USB Or Parallel) (Refer to the setup instructions that came with the scanner for cable hook up and scanner operation.)