Epson GT-5500 manual Problems and Solutions, Error indicators

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Problems and Solutions

This section divides scanner problems into three categories:

Error indicators

page 3-4

Operating problems

page 3-5

Quality problems

page 3-7

See the table in “Error indicators” first, and if the information there does not help you solve the problem, go to the category

fr the type of problem you have and look for the description that most closely matches the problem.

Error indicators

If an err r occurs, the scanner stops operating and the READY and ERROR lights show the type of error.

Pattern of

Problem and solution

lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cause:

The scanner has received incorrect

ERRORo

READYo

 

commands from your scanning software.

 

 

What to do: Check your software settings and try scanning

 

 

 

again. The scanner returns to normal when it

 

 

 

receives correct commands. Resetting the

 

 

 

scanner has no effect.

 

 

Cause:

The interface setup is wrong, or the scanner is

ERROR

READYn

 

not properly connected to the computer.

 

 

What to do: Check the interface connection. Then push

 

 

 

the RESET button or turn the scanner off and

 

 

 

back on to reset it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cause:

The transportation screw has not been removed.

 

 

 

Or, one or more fluorescent lamps need to be

ERRORf

READYf

 

replaced.

 

 

 

Or, the scanner is broken.

 

 

What to do: Check that the transportation screw has been

 

 

 

removed; then push the RESET button. If the

 

 

 

scanner still does not operate properly, try

 

 

 

turning the scanner off and then back on. If

 

 

 

the scanner still does not operate properly, or

 

 

 

if this error occurs repeatedly, consult your

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dealer.

 

 

 

 

= on, n= off, f= flashing

3-4Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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Contents Page Scanner Parts GT-5500 Declaration of Conformity Contents Appendix a Technical Specifications Glossary Index Page Features IntroductionOptions Important Safety Instructions Scsi System Cable 25-pin to 50-pin B860081Scsi Peripheral Cable 50-pin to 50-pin B860091 Introduction Safety information For United Kingdom UsersSetting Up the Scanner Choosing a Place for the Scanner Removing the Transportation Screw Plugging In the Scanner Initialization Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer Understanding Scsi connectionsDaisy Chain Setting the Scsi ID number Scsi CablesPage Do not use an external terminator Connecting the scanner CCautionPower-on sequence Power-off sequence For Windows 95 usersUsing Your Scanner Lights and Buttons Lights Placing a Document on the Scanner Before scanning a documentCorner of the document Removing the Cover for Thick or Large Documents Do not place heavy objects on top of the scannerSizing Up Your System RAM and hard disk sizeAccelerator boards Video cardsMonitors File compression softwareMaintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Cleaning the scannerTransporting the Scanner Replacing the fluorescent lampsProblems and Solutions Error indicatorsOperating problems Operate light does not come onReady light does not come on Scanner does not start scanningScanner software does not work properly Quality problems Entire image is distorted or blurredPart of the image is distorted or blurred Edges of the document are not scannedImage is faint or out of focus Image is too darkStraight lines in the image are jagged Image does not look the same as the originalLine of dots is always missing in the scanned image Printed image is larger or smaller than the original size Your image cannot be printed or the printout is garbledTechnical Specifications 2Technical Specifications ScanningElectrical Safety Approvals EnvironmentalScsi Interface Initialization Methods Contacting Customer Support Contacting Customer SupportFor United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users Enquiry DeskCustomer Support For Australian Users Epson FaxbackFor Singapore Users For Hong Kong UsersFor Philippines Users Electronic bulletin board systemGlossary Additive primary colorsESC/I Scsi Threshold Index Index IN-1IN-2 Index Index IN-3 IN-4 Index Epson Overseas Marketing Locations Epson AMERICA, INC