Assuming that the carrier was properly loaded (and I'm sure you did it a few
times to make certain), the advance mechanism probably slipped a cam, or
whatever those things do. Returning it was the right choice.
Best regards--LRA
>From: "Mark Fairbairn" <fairbairn.mark.d@edumail.vic.gov.au>
>Reply-To: filmscanners@halftone.co.uk
>To: <filmscanners@halftone.co.uk>
>Subject: filmscanners: Microtek 4000 problem.
>Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 13:15:56 +1000
>
>Just wondering if anyone has had a similiar problem with the
>Microtek/Polaroid 4000.
>
>The software would recognise when the film carrier was inserted, however
>when trying to scan, the film carrier would not move. The scanner just made
>a lot noise.
>
>I have just returned the scanner to the Australian distributor, at least
>its
>still covered by warrenty.
>
>Any ideas what the problem could be?
>
>regards,
>
>Mark....
>
>
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