By request, here is a re-post of how I accessed the mirror for cleaning without dismantling the works. I did remove the top cover, which pops off after four catches on the bottom are sprung open.
The mirror of course hinges while scanning, so I turned on the scanner power (with the lid removed), and pressed the power button, which sends it through a cycle. As soon as the mirror was fully exposed, i unplugged the power cord. This is when I was able to best get at the mirror with the compressor hose. Additional note: I did not have the problem with blowing dust from the mirror to the lens, I was able to clean both from my vantage point. I did notice a huge difference in scan quality. My unit was about six months old new out of the box when I did this. -- Thomas Robinson 441 NE Jarrett St. Portland OR 97211-3126 USA 503-460-0415 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe filmscanners' or 'unsubscribe filmscanners_digest' (as appropriate) in the message title or body
