[filmscanners] Re: Sprintscan 4000 does not initialize anymore

["" <ct3d@gmx.de>]

>I have browsed your article about polaroid 4000 does not initialize
>anymore. My scanner has the same problem. The problem is the noisy sound
>when i turn scanner on. Obviously, it comes from rail. But the rail gear
>wheel keep running to reject film holder even no film carrier inside.  And
>the computer can not recognise scanner.  Is that possible problem about
>dust or dirty inside? Which part if so? Or any recommendation to fix it up?

The noisy sound when you turn the scanner on is normal. It goes through a 
self-test while the yellow light is blinking. What is not normal is when that 
blinking light stays blinking and doesn't become a steady light.

You did see Tonys instructions on how to take your scanner apart and clean it, 
didn't you? It is very thorough.

I have to admit, that I haven't gotten my nerve up to actually *do* it, despite 
the fact that the scanner sits there useless right now. One of these years I'll 
gather the nerve.

Regards, Barbara
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