Cleaning the Feeder
If streaks appear on originals fed through the feeder, or if smudges appear on printouts, or if a paper jam occurs frequently, then perform feeder cleaning.
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The feeder is optional for imageRUNNER C3025. |
Cleaning the Feeder
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Turn the power OFF, and remove the power plug from the power outlet.
Check the operation status of the machine before turning the power OFF. You can turn the power OFF even if the machine is executing an operation, but this may cause the operation to be interrupted or data to become damaged.
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Pull the lever, and open the feeder cover.
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Clean the rollers inside the feeder cover.
Wet a soft cloth with water and wring it out well, then wipe the rollers with it. Afterwards, wipe the rollers with a soft and dry cloth.
Spin the rollers while cleaning them.
If the rollers and surrounding areas are very dirty, clean them out. To do this, wet a cloth with water and wring it out well, then wipe the dirty areas. Afterwards, wipe the areas with a soft and dry cloth.
4
Clean the inside of the inner cover of the feeder.
 | Open the inner cover of the feeder.  |
 | Wipe the transparent plastic (a total of two places). Wet a soft cloth with water and wring it out well, then wipe the plastic with it. Afterwards, wipe the plastic with a soft and dry cloth.  Wait until the moisture has completely dried before proceeding to the next step. |
 | Wipe the rollers (a total of three places) inside the inner cover. Wet a soft cloth with water and wring it out well, then wipe the rollers with it. Afterwards, wipe the rollers with a soft and dry cloth.  Wait until the moisture has completely dried before proceeding to the next step. |
 | Close the inner cover of the feeder.  |
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Open the feeder.
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Clean the document feed scanning area.
Wipe the area with the included cleaning cloth. If you cannot remove the dirt, wet a soft cloth with water and wring it out well, then wipe the area with it. Afterwards, wipe the area with a soft and dry cloth.
Wait until the moisture has completely dried before proceeding to the next step.
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Clean the white plate.
Wet a soft cloth with water and wring it out well, then wipe the plate with it. Afterwards, wipe the plate with a soft and dry cloth.
Wait until the moisture has completely dried before proceeding to the next step.
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Close the feeder.
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Gently close the feeder cover.
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Insert the power plug into the power outlet, and turn the power ON.
If Streaks Still Appear On Paper
If streaks still appear on the paper, load about 10 sheets of A4 size paper in the feeder and perform the following procedure to execute Placing Originals.
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Select <Menu> in the Home screen. Home Screen
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Select <Adjustment/Maintenance> 
<Maintenance>.
<Maintenance>.3
Select <Clean Feeder>.
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Select <Start>.
Cleaning starts. When a message appears notifying that cleaning is complete, press 
to return to the Home screen.
to return to the Home screen.