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KenGarvie



Joined: Jan 21, 2003
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PostPosted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:36 am    Post subject: Cleaning Canon ConScan 4200F Scanner
The glass on my CanoScan 4200F Scanner has a slightly hazy film on the underside that I would like to clean. Anyone have any idea how to open the beast to get the glass out? I have removed all obvious screws but the cover doesn't come loose.

I mailed Canon support and was told to pack up the scanner and send it to a service center. Not very useful!

Hope someone out there has what is probably a simple answer...

Ken
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FormalDaHyde



Joined: Jan 02, 2005
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PostPosted: Tue May 23, 2006 3:23 am    Post subject: Re: Cleaning Canon ConScan 4200F Scanner [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Some manufacturers (unintentionally or otherwise) may put a screw behind a name plate/tag and or under the rubber feetsies!
Other manufacturers make their units snap-on or a clam-shell design.
Other manufacturers glue the glass as the ultimate form of cheapness!
I have had the same haziness problem with my previous scanners. When I finally had to open my present Visionaire/OneTouch to clean it, I used some Rain-X treatment on it and it has not hazed again!

The haze is probably due to the out-gasing of the chemicals used (such as plastics and electronics)
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