Before you transport the scanner for a long distance or store it for an extended period of time, the scanner’s carriage needs to be in the center position to prevent damage.

Make sure the carriage is in the center position of the scanner.

If the scanner is plugged in and connected to your computer, the carriage will move to the center position after scanning. If the scanner is turned off and the carriage is not in the center position, plug in the scanner, connect it to your computer, and wait about 15 seconds for the carriage to move to the center position.

Unplug the AC adapter to turn the scanner off.

Attach the packing materials that came with the scanner, then repack the scanner in its original box or a similar box that fits the scanner snugly.