Cleaning and Maintaining Your Contex A2 HD IFlex Scanner
Summary: Regular maintenance on your GlobalVision flatbed scanner
Cleaning your A2 HD IFLEX scanner
Before cleaning the scan area, be sure to turn the scanner power off.
Flip the cover upwards to expose the scan area.
Clean the glass with a lint-free cloth and a mild, streak-free glass cleaner. Dry the glass completely using a separate clean, dry lint-free cloth like the one provided with the maintenance kit. Do not use abrasives or fluids that contain acetone or benzene. Do not spray liquids directly on the scanner glass plate or anywhere else in the scanner.
The white scanning area background plate is on the backside of the pressure plate. Wipe the white area with a lint-free cloth and a mild, streak-free glass cleaner. Apply the cleaner to the cloth and first wipe the plate’s white area. Dry the plate completely using separate clean, dry lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or fluids that contain acetone or benzene.
Maintaining your A2 HD IFLEX scanner
The WIDEsystem software provides the information and calibration tools necessary to maintain the quality and life of the scanner. It contains the "Status" of the scanner, general "Information", an hour "Log", and a "Timer".
To view the scanner and maintenance status: Double-click on the WIDEsystem icon icon in the system tray. Click on the "Status" tab in the WIDEsystem window that appears.
To view information about the A2 Scanner, such as firmware version and serial number: Click the "Info" tab.
To view information about scanner activity, such as number of scans performed and total time that the scanner has been turned on: Click the "Status" tab and scroll down to the bottom to view the scanner activity log. It is recommended to change the lamp after 16,000 hours of use.
To enable the A2 scanner to enter into "Sleep" mode after a specified idle time: Click on the "Timer" tab and set the desired idle time.
Click "OK" to save the changes and close the WIDEsystem window.
Regular maintenance of your A2 HD IFLEX scanner
This table outlines the recommended frequencies for the replacement and maintenance of key components:
Scanner Conditions | Description |
|---|---|
Clean Glass Plate | 3 days |
Clean White Plate | 3 days |
Camera Alignment | 30 days |
Camera Callibration | 30 days |
Callibration Chart Replacement | 365 days |
Scanner Sleve Replacement | 365 days |
Service Check | 365 days |
System Backup(All Directories) | Internal backup by local administrator at regular intervals |
*Replacement of key components is dependent on usage and should be verified by an authorized technician prior to replacement. The authorized technician may recommend replacement prior to the number of days specified if required. In addition, the authorized technician may recommend additional maintenance on the scanner as required.
** Performed under Global Vision service contract by an authorized technician.
*** It is imperative that the scanner be connected to a dedicated power supply. If not, performance can be dramatically affected.