Changing of consumable items (Rollers, guides, lamps) in your scanning equipment at regular intervals is highly recommended and necessary, so please do not ignore the warning signs and try and do it as prescribed by the owner’s manual specifications. Worn and dirty rollers can cause paper jams, and leave dirt marks on your documents. Guides that are scratched or nicked by staples or clips will have that imperfection show up on your scanned images. Lamps that are left in too long will start to dim and affect your image quality.
When you buy a pre-owned scanner you should ask that these items be new, it’s like getting a full tank of gas when you buy a car, its should be expected. You should also keep these items on hand so you have them available when they start to wear out or fail. To be safe, buy a spare set of consumables with your pre-owned or new scanners so you have a set available when you need them.
Tags: consumables, maintenance