Epson Perfection V500 photo Printer - red panel light flashing (main light inside not working)
I have an Epson Perfection V500 photo printer - which is out of warranty.
The red warning light on the front panel starts flashing, indicating that the scanner is not working. I think I have an idea what the fault might be: Because I have a second identical scanner (same model number etc) and have tested one against the other.
Both do the same 'starting sequence'. But in the model which is not working I notice the inside LIGHT which does the scanning does not come on. Could that be the reason why the red panel slight starts flashing? If so I would hope to source a replacement bulb and install it.
PS I have put 'Printers' down, because I could not find 'Scanners - Imaging' in the menus.
The red warning light on the front panel starts flashing, indicating that the scanner is not working. I think I have an idea what the fault might be: Because I have a second identical scanner (same model number etc) and have tested one against the other.
Both do the same 'starting sequence'. But in the model which is not working I notice the inside LIGHT which does the scanning does not come on. Could that be the reason why the red panel slight starts flashing? If so I would hope to source a replacement bulb and install it.
PS I have put 'Printers' down, because I could not find 'Scanners - Imaging' in the menus.
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Does not fix my scanner, but it gives me good solid advice and I know what I have to do
On the V500:
• Unplug the coupling that comes out of the back of the lid which goes into the base at the back.
• Lift the lid off the base of the scanner, then power on the scanner again. Then replace the lid.
When I powered on the scanner with the lid off the base, I had a green light and auto self test of the scanner bed, indicating a ready to scan status.
If there is no mechanical problem present with the V500, it seems that this will somehow do a reset of the scanner when you've got a flashing red light on the front panel.
• Unplug the coupling that comes out of the back of the lid which goes into the base at the back.
• Lift the lid off the base of the scanner, then power on the scanner again. Then replace the lid.
When I powered on the scanner with the lid off the base, I had a green light and auto self test of the scanner bed, indicating a ready to scan status.
If there is no mechanical problem present with the V500, it seems that this will somehow do a reset of the scanner when you've got a flashing red light on the front panel.
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