Hello, I would recommend neither of these products for your scanner though. The best solution, believe it or not, is either a dry, lint-free cloth or a water vinegar solution on a lint-free cloth. Thick paper towels will do the job as well. Windex and other glass-cleaning solutions have abrasive chemicals that will damage your scanner platen. HTH. Pratik Pratik Patel Interim Director Office of Special Services Queens College Director CUNY Assistive Technology Services The City University of New York ppatel@xxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Shelley L. Rhodes Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2004 9:57 AM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Removing black ink from scanner glass Windex, or, I found these neat cloths, that have the chemical for cleaning glass built right in them. You just wet the cloth, wipe off the surfaces or windows, and then let it dry, and it is great to go again. Pretty neat. I have tried it on the monitor screen and the window, and works well. I can get you all the ordering info if it is available, I bought them at one of those home shows, from a company called Linen World. They have a neat dust cloth that does the same thing. Shelley L. Rhodes and Judson, guiding golden juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc. Graduate Advisory Council www.guidedogs.com The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs. -- Vance Havner