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4 Maintaining the Equipment
This chapter contains procedures to be done by the person who is responsible for
maintenance of the Kodak Professional HR 500 Film Scanner.
Items required for maintenance are:
• Kodak camel’s-hair brush (provided)
• dry, untreated microfiber cleaning cloth
• lint-free cloth
• white cotton gloves
• Phillips-head screwdriver
Cleaning Procedures
To minimize the need for cleaning the scanner and to reduce the possibility of
artifacts, make sure your scanner is in a clean, low-traffic area that does not
collect a lot of dust. Wood, tile, linoleum, or sealed concrete floors are preferable
to carpet.
Clean the surface of the scanner with a damp lint-free cloth as needed.
IMPORTANT: Please read the following before performing any cleaning
procedures.
Avoid using pressurized air or canned air near the scanner.
If it is necessary to use canned air to clean film, direct the air
stream away from the scanner.
Instructions for cleaning the balance and IR filters are included under
Replacement Procedures beginning on page 4-4.
IMPORTANT: The balance and IR filters are made of glass and are expensive to
replace. They are not included in the product warranty or service
contract. Use care when handling the balance and IR filters.
When you remove the filters, inspect them. Cleaning may be all that is required.
Otherwise, replace the filters as needed.
