Cleaning

NOTICE

The coating of the scanner glass plate can be destroyed by aggressive cleaners. To avoid damages and interferences with the inspection process, follow the cleaning instructions in this chapter.

NOTICE

The materials of the EyeC Proofiler system components vary. Here are some notes to avoid material damage that apply to all system components:

Use only a soft and lint-free cloth.
Disconnect your system from the power supply.
Disconnect any external devices from the system.
Avoid getting moisture into any openings.
Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.

Use the following suitable cleaners:

Aqueous, neutral, or slightly alkaline cleaners without additives

Do not use the following cleaners:

Alkaline detergents (for example, curd soap)
Lyes (for example, sanitary cleaners)
Acids (for example, hydrochlorid acid, vinegar, lemon)
Degreasing agents (for example, acetone, methylene chloride, trichloroethylene, gasolines)
Cleaners containing a high amount of ammonia (for example, sanitary cleaners)
Solvents (for example, ethanol, isopropanol, alcohol, hexane)
Cleaners with abrasives
Cleaners containing chlorine
Coarse detergents (for example, abrasives, steel wool, coarse cleaning materials, blades, cloth with interwoven metallic threads or hard cloths, microfiber cloth)

Table 1. Cleaning instructions per component
Component	Cleaning
Scanner	Clean the outer case with a cloth dampened with mild detergent and water.
Glass surface of the scanner	Before the cleaning, remove coarse dirt carefully. Wipe the glass surface gently with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, use generic glass cleaner sprays. Do not use solvents, coarse detergents, or other unsuitable cleaners. See the list of suitable cleaners in this chapter.
Monitor	Wipe the monitor gently with a soft, dry cloth. If any marks remain, moisten the cloth with LCD cleaner (free from acetone, ethyl alcohol, toluene, ethyl acid, ammonia or methyl chloride)