EPSON

Scanner Problems

The Status Light Is Flashing

The scanner light is located above the  Power button, and the scanner cover light is on the top of the scanner cover.
Light
Color
Indicator Status
Meaning
Scanner light
Green
On
Ready to scan images.
Flashing
Initializing or scanning.
Red
Flashing
An error has occurred.
Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer properly. See the paper manual for instructions on connecting the scanner to your computer.
Make sure the scanner software is fully installed. See the paper manual for instructions on installing the scanner software.
Make sure the scanner and/or the transparency unit transportation lock is unlocked. If it is locked, slide the lock to the unlock position.
Turn off the scanner using its power switch, then turn it on again. If the Status light is still flashing red, the scanner may be malfunctioning, or the scanner light source may need to be replaced. See Contacting Epson Support for details.
Off
The scanner is off.
Scanner cover light
Blue
On
Scanning transparencies (such as film or slides).
Off
Scanning reflective documents (such as documents and photographs).

The Scanner Does Not Turn On

Make sure your scanner’s AC adapter is securely connected to the scanner and a working electrical outlet.
Make sure the electrical outlet works. If necessary, test it by plugging in another electrical device and turning it on.

The Scanner Rattles

Make sure you unlock the scanner transportation lock.

The Scanner Turns Off

The Power Off Timer may be set. For more details, see Power Off Timer Setting.

You Cannot Start Epson Scan

Wait until the green status light stops flashing to indicate that the scanner is ready to scan.
Make sure the scanner is turned on.
Turn off the scanner and computer, then check the interface cable connection between them to make sure it is secure.
Use the USB cable that came with your scanner.
Connect the scanner directly to the computer’s USB port or through one USB hub only. The scanner may not work properly when connected to the computer through more than one USB hub.
Make sure your computer supports USB.
If you upgraded your computer’s operating system, you need to reinstall Epson Scan. Uninstall Epson Scan as described in Uninstalling Your Software, then reinstall it as described in the paper manual.
For Windows only:
Make sure your scanner’s name appears under Imaging device without a (?) or an exclamation (!) mark in the Device Manager window. If the scanner’s name appears with one of these marks or as an Unknown device, uninstall Epson Scan as described in Uninstalling Your Software, then reinstall it as described in the paper manual.

Pressing a Scanner Button Does Not Start the Correct Program

Make sure Epson Scan is installed correctly.
Windows Vista and XP: Click the Events tab in your scanner’s Properties window and make sure Take no action is not selected. Also, make sure the desired button is selected in the Select an event list box, and Start this program is selected.