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Question posted by ahoggard2710 on October 29th, 2015

Flashing Red Light

have updated my software and rebooted computer and scanner several times...still flashing red light. scanner has been packed up for about 4 years and just took it back out.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on October 29th, 2015 12:17 PM

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Go to http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?UseCookie=yes&infoType=FAQs&oid=25021&prodoid=35836301&category=Products. Scroll down to Buttons, Lights, and Controls under Product Information.

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Technical Brief (Scanners) - Page 4

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Technical Brief (Scanners) - Page 5

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Product Information Guide - Page 2

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Product Information Guide - Page 3

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Product Information Guide - Page 4

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Product Information Guide - Page 5

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Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 3

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