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I have an Epson Perfection 2580 Photo Scanner. The red light is flashing. I've checked all the connections, changed cables, changed USB ports, and it still is flashing. Epson says that it's a fatal error caused by a locked transportation lock, a florescent lamp that needs to be replaced, a scanner malfunction and/or that an optional device connected to the scanner is malfunctioning. I know it is not the transportation lock or the malfunction of an optional device. Sending it to an authorized dealer will cost more than replacing the scanner. Does anyone have any other ideas before I toss the thing? Many thanks for a reply.

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  • tmsuarez Jun 24, 2011

    I don't know what scanner you are talking about. I cannot find anything on the left or right hand side of the scanner. The transportation lock is in the back and it's a cable lock. I also couldn't find the transportation lock on the bottom left hand side when I lifted the lid. Are you sure you are referring to the Epson Perfection 2580 Photo Flatbed Scanner? If so, please tell me where these things are that you are referring to in your response.

  • tmsuarez Jun 24, 2011

    This must be an Epson page for newer Perfection scanners. It doesn't apply to mine. I already went to the Epson site. That is why I contacted FixYa. It sounds like there is not fix for it and I have to take it to an authorized dealer or buy a new one. Would that be your take?

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Please follow the steps below to resolve your issue:
1.Turn off the scanner.
2.Disconnect the USB or Firewire cable from the back of the scanner.
3.Disconnect the Accessory Interface cable from the back of the scanner.
4.On the left hand side of the scanner, you will see a transportation lock. Use a coin or similar flat object to lock and then unlock. Repeat this 3 times, ensuring the lock is back in the unlock position when finished.
5.Lift up the lid to the scanner. On the bottom left hand side, you will see a transportation lock that slides horizontally. Toggle this 3 times, ensuring that it is back in the unlock (left) position when finished.
6.Reconnect the USB\Firewire cable and the Accessory Interface cable and turn the scanner on.
7.If the error is cleared, please try scanning and all should be well.

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