This website is designed to be used with ScanSnap Home 1.4.
If you are using ScanSnap Home 2.0 or later, refer to here.
Cleaning the ScanSnap
This section explains how to clean the ScanSnap.
Cleaning the outside of the ScanSnap
Clean the outside of the ScanSnap regularly.
Disconnect the cables from the ScanSnap and then clean the outside of the ScanSnap with a dry cloth, or a cloth moistened with Cleaner F1/mild detergent.
Never use paint thinner or any other organic solvents. The shape or color may be changed.
When cleaning the ScanSnap, prevent liquids from entering the ScanSnap.
It may take a long time for Cleaner F1 to dry if an excessive amount is used. Moisten the cloth with moderate quantity.
Wipe off the cleaner completely to leave no residue on the cleaned parts.

Cleaning the inside of the ScanSnap
Clean the inside of the ScanSnap regularly.
Scanning repeatedly accumulates dust and paper dust inside the ScanSnap, and this may result in an error during a scan.
As a guideline, the inside of the ScanSnap should be cleaned every 100 sheets scanned.
Note that this guideline varies depending on the types of documents you scan. For instance, it may be necessary to clean the scanner more frequently when you scan documents on which the toner is not sufficiently fused.
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Do not use aerosol spray or spray that contains alcohol. Paper dust and other dust blown up by strong air from the spray may enter the inside of the scanner which may cause scanner failure or malfunction.
Also note that sparks generated by static electricity may cause a fire.
Do not use water or mild detergent to clean the inside of the ScanSnap.
It may take a long time for Cleaner F1 to dry if an excessive amount is used. Moisten the cloth with moderate quantity.
Wipe off the cleaner completely to leave no residue on the cleaned parts.