MXC311 scanner

[gwaddle]

Does anybody have a magical way to get into the scanner to clean the mirrors?

[OMD-227]

Hahaha.... I just had a quick look at one. You are right.... its not easy huh! There's abit more to it that I thought. I haven't needed to clean optics yet on these.

As the whole top cover looks like one complete piece, you're going to need to remove some covers and the top cover will unclip from underneath.

[OMD-227]

Actually, see Service Manual, page 356, scanner section removal. Ouch.

[gwaddle]

Thanks Wazza, I was really hoping I was missing something. Oh well.

[Dark Helmet]

Use a Hammer

Edit: i just looked to, thats pretty frakin ignorant. Better use a sledge.

[OMD-227]

Hey Lawrence,

I'm more likely to use the sledge just with regular servicing, not just cleaning the optics!

[Nachoman4life]

c311,401,b401 scanners

we've been kicking around the idea of drilling a small hole somewhere in the area of home position just large enough to fit the straw from compressed air can in and blowing off the mirrors, haven't done enough checking if there is a good spot to do this yet, but i am betting it would have to be on the rear frame, since the console is in the way of the front frame..

[gwaddle]

we've been kicking around the idea of drilling a small hole somewhere in the area of home position just large enough to fit the straw from compressed air can in and blowing off the mirrors, haven't done enough checking if there is a good spot to do this yet, but i am betting it would have to be on the rear frame, since the console is in the way of the front frame..

One of our guys here is thinking of the same thing. Then just sealing with tape. The problem is even when you get the carriage unit out there is only so much cleaning you can do anyway, kind of like the ar168. We'll let you know how it works out.

[graybeard]

Re: MXC311 scanner

We pulled one to clean it......my suggestion for future cleanings......use it as a training exercise.

[danceswrabbit]

Re: MXC311 scanner

I had to clean one of these once , pack your patience.

[blackcat4866]

Re: MXC311 scanner

Less than 1 hour with practice. It's annoying, but manageable. It reminds me of the typical HP scanner.

Every cover off. The whole scanner has to come off, DF off, flip over to remove screws and split in two. =^..^=