Title: Scanner ribbon streaks glass over time, ruining the scanner
Product review: In case anyone is considering buying this printer used and finds this review this while doing research, I would like to point out some major flaws: (1) Over time the white ribbon cable for the scanning element under the glass rubs against the glass, creating a series of streaks that will ruin all scans wider than a few inches. The ribbon is offset to the side, so you are left with a few inches of usable space on the flatbed that isn't streaked, except for the second complaint: (2) In addition to the giant streaks in the glass caused by the ribbon cable, this unit also seems to be poorly sealed. There is a great deal of dust and dirt on the back side that can not be cleaned without trying to take the scanner apart (which I have not yet tried to attempt).If you are looking at buying this used, I would look for those problems before making a purchase.-Lewis
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