Scanner bulb stays lit

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Franklin

I hope you guys can help me. My problem is that after I have made
a scan the bulb stays on.


SYSTEM INFO

I have an old Epson 1250 scanner. My PC runs XP Pro/SP2. The
scanner is attached via USB. When the scanner and PC are switched
on the scanner bulb is off. But after I have made a scan the bulb
remains on.

If I unplug the USB cable and re-insert it, the bulb goes off.
Seems it might be something to do with the driver (????)


OPERATION

I make the scan using a graphics application (e.g. Photoshop) to
"aquire" the image by calling the Epson Twain driver (ver 5.71A).
I exit the application and the Twain window vanishes too. I can
not see anything in XP's Task Manager suggesting any of this
software is still loaded and calling the scanner. Is this due to
an XP "service" not closing down?


Can anyone advise how to avoid the bulb staying on.
 
I have an old Epson 1250 scanner. My PC runs XP Pro/SP2. The
scanner is attached via USB. When the scanner and PC are switched
on the scanner bulb is off. But after I have made a scan the bulb
remains on.

If I unplug the USB cable and re-insert it, the bulb goes off.
Seems it might be something to do with the driver (????)


OPERATION

I make the scan using a graphics application (e.g. Photoshop) to
"aquire" the image by calling the Epson Twain driver (ver 5.71A).
I exit the application and the Twain window vanishes too. I can
not see anything in XP's Task Manager suggesting any of this
software is still loaded and calling the scanner. Is this due to
an XP "service" not closing down?


Can anyone advise how to avoid the bulb staying on.
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Is it not part of the quick start operation for the second and further
scans. When the 'bulb' is light for the first time, then autolevel sensing
etc has to be carried out- If the bulb remains lit then the second scan goes
ahead immediately. Is there no off on switch for the power supply available
for when its not being used for periods of time if that's what you want.
 
Franklin said:
I hope you guys can help me. My problem is that after I have made
a scan the bulb stays on.
Click to expand...

My HP scanner does the same thing. In fact, all of the HP peripherals I've used have
a propensity to leave programs running whether the device is in use or not. You could
try shutting down the drivers (by using CNTRL-Alt-Delete or whatever options your OS
has) to see if that works. Depending on how often you use the scanner you could also
see about preventing anything from automaticaly loading everytime you turn the
computer on. That's another thing HP seems to be overly fond of.

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Steve said:
My HP scanner does the same thing. In fact, all of the HP peripherals
I've used have a propensity to leave programs running whether the device
is in use or not. You could try shutting down the drivers (by using
CNTRL-Alt-Delete or whatever options your OS has) to see if that works.
Depending on how often you use the scanner you could also see about
preventing anything from automaticaly loading everytime you turn the
computer on. That's another thing HP seems to be overly fond of.
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Hi...

Wonder if by stays on you mean "forever"; or just a few minutes
waiting to see if you have another job for it coming up.

My Epson will stay on, but if not used soon will then shut itself
off. Perhaps 5 minutes or so.

Take care.

Ken
 
Ken said:
Hi...

Wonder if by stays on you mean "forever"; or just a few minutes
waiting to see if you have another job for it coming up.

My Epson will stay on, but if not used soon will then shut itself
off. Perhaps 5 minutes or so.

Take care.

Ken
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My HP 6200C does the same thing.
 
I hope you guys can help me. My problem is that after I have made
a scan the bulb stays on.


SYSTEM INFO

I have an old Epson 1250 scanner. My PC runs XP Pro/SP2. The
scanner is attached via USB. When the scanner and PC are switched
on the scanner bulb is off. But after I have made a scan the bulb
remains on.

If I unplug the USB cable and re-insert it, the bulb goes off.
Seems it might be something to do with the driver (????)


OPERATION

I make the scan using a graphics application (e.g. Photoshop) to
"aquire" the image by calling the Epson Twain driver (ver 5.71A).
I exit the application and the Twain window vanishes too. I can
not see anything in XP's Task Manager suggesting any of this
software is still loaded and calling the scanner. Is this due to
an XP "service" not closing down?


Can anyone advise how to avoid the bulb staying on.
Click to expand...
Try going to the "scanners and cameras" page on the Windows Control
Panel. Double click on the entry for your scanner. Look for a tab
called "lamp" and select Energy save.

With my scanner at least, selecting this option will cause the lamp to
turn off after a few minutes. If you don't see this option anywhere on
the properties pages, you might try getting the latest software for
your scanner from HP.
 
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