Replacing The Fluorescent Lamp; Cleaning Or Replacing The Paper Path Guide - Epson PERFECTION 1640 SU Reference Manual

Replacing the fluorescent lamp

The luminosity of the fluorescent lamp declines over time. If the
lamp breaks or becomes too dim to operate normally, the scanner
stops working and the indicator light rapidly flashes red . When
this hap pens, the lamp assembly must be replaced. For details,
contact your dealer.
Caution:
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Never open the case of the scanner. If you think repairs or
adjustments are necessary, consult your dealer.

Cleaning or replacing the paper path guide

If you notice the quality of your scans have declined, or you
simply want to keep the quality of your scans at their best, clean
the Automatic Document Feeder paper path guide.
If the paper path guide gets badly scratched and cleaning the
guide does not improve the quality of your scans, replace it with
the spare one.
Follow the instructions below to remove, clean, and reattach the
paper path guide.
Removing the paper path guide
1. Turn off the scanner.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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