Print Stuck to Glass

bvy

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This is a scanner problem, but not what you think. I scanned a color test print (Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper) a few days ago, and apparently the emulsion was not completely dry. It sat for a couple days and was stuck to the glass pretty good. I had to tear it in two places, and now I have two areas of paper/emulsion stuck to the glass. It's not coming off with the usual treatments -- water or alcohol or glass cleaner with light rubbing (fingertip or finger nail). I don't want to take a razor blade to the glass except as a last resort. Is there something I can try to soften and loosen the paper? Thanks.
 

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Put a wet paper towel on the emulsion to soften it up. Check it every few minutes.
 

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Very HOT wet dish towel laid on it, but not so wet as to allow water to run where it shouldn't be.
 

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