- Turn off the EPSON Stylus CX5400, unplug the power cord, and disconnect the USB cable.
- Remove all the paper from the sheet feeder.
- Clean the exterior with a soft, damp cloth. (Keep the scanner and scanner lid closed as you clean.)
- If necessary, lift up the scanner and clean ink out of the interior with a soft, damp cloth.
- Carefully lower the scanner and press it down until it clicks into place.
- If the document table glass gets dirty, clean it with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Paper towels are not recommended for cleaning the glass. (Be sure there's no dust on your document table; it can cause white spots to appear in your scanned image.)
If the glass is stained with grease or other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off any remaining liquid with a dry cloth. Don't spray glass cleaner onto the document table glass.
Warning: Don't touch the gears inside the EPSON Stylus CX5400.
Caution: Be careful not to wipe the metal carriage shaft.
Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the printer components, document table, LCD panel, and case.
Don't get water on the components and don't spray lubricants or oils inside the EPSON Stylus CX5400.
Don't spray glass cleaner onto the document table glass.
Don't use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the EPSON Stylus CX5400.