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Franklin

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Since: Nov 13, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 11:28 am
Post subject: Scanner bulb stays lit
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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.

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Scruff

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Since: Nov 13, 2005
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 11:28 am
Post subject: Re: Scanner bulb stays lit [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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There's no bulb saver timer function in the software tools?

"Franklin" <no_thanks.TakeThisOut@mail.com> wrote in message
news:970D74BDDEEEA71F3M4@66.250.146.159...
> 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.

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turbo

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Since: Nov 17, 2005
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 12:19 pm
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>
> 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.

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.
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Steve

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Since: Jan 18, 2006
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:29 pm
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Franklin wrote:

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

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.

--
Steve

The above can be construed as personal opinion in the absence of a reasonable
belief that it was intended as a statement of fact.

If you want a reply to reach me, remove the SPAMTRAP from the address.
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Leonard Lehew

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Since: Nov 26, 2005
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:25 pm
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On Sun, 13 Nov 2005 11:28:34 GMT, Franklin <no_thanks RemoveThis @mail.com> wrote:

>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.
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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Tim

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Since: Nov 17, 2005
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:47 am
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The bulb goes off after 15 minutes of non-operation (sleep mode), not
after each scan.
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