Print Stuck to Glass

[bvy]

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.

 

[Sirius Glass]

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

 

[Rick A]

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

 

[bvy]

Thank you both. I had to use near boiling water from an electric kettle -- a few drops at a time onto a paper towel sitting over the problem area.

 

[Sirius Glass]

The advice you get here is worth what you pay for it.

 

[bvy]

Indeed it is!