Epson Cx5400

ZeeHK · 12-26-2006, 10:33 PM

Hey Fellaz,
I've a small problem with my printer, it's an all-in-one. And I love this printer. Although I've got a small problem, something happened to the scanner for some reason. It still prints and everything, but when it comes time to scan it or copy something it makes noises as if it's moving around, and the scanner also lights up, but then the message centre gives me a msg: " Error, Scanner Error -----> See your documentation and call service if neccessary."

I've changed the driver and everything but the problem persists. What do I do?

I was thinking of changing it, but they've got the RX6200 I think as it's replacement, I liked it too but I don't like the idea of a 6 cartridge system, since it won't be as economical as this, what do I do? What do I do?...

Thnx.

**kev1952** · 12-26-2006, 10:50 PM

It sounds very much like the scanner has died (assuming the text of your error message is correct). If it's still under warranty then return it for repair. If not, time to get a new one.

**twajetmech** · 12-28-2006, 08:30 AM

The 6 cartridge system is very good....you only have to replace the cartridge that is empty and they tend to be only $12 or so each, with the black a but more....similar system on my R200 and I find it qiute economical to run and print photo's with...just make sure to print a color doc at least once a week to keep the nozzles from clogging....its an issue with most Epson printers.

ZeeHK · 12-28-2006, 02:06 PM

but how could the scanner have died though?, it still moves, the light scanner's white light comes on... is it something that maybe I can replace?

Dry Crick · 12-30-2006, 07:51 AM

The Cx5400 is among the five highest failure printers of all time for the Epson company, and parts are not available, except in England... Generally when the symptoms you describe occur, you need to find the nearest environmentally safe disposal unit.

12-26-2006, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZeeHK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 OS: WinXp	Epson Cx5400 Hey Fellaz, I've a small problem with my printer, it's an all-in-one. And I love this printer. Although I've got a small problem, something happened to the scanner for some reason. It still prints and everything, but when it comes time to scan it or copy something it makes noises as if it's moving around, and the scanner also lights up, but then the message centre gives me a msg: " Error, Scanner Error -----> See your documentation and call service if neccessary." I've changed the driver and everything but the problem persists. What do I do? I was thinking of changing it, but they've got the RX6200 I think as it's replacement, I liked it too but I don't like the idea of a 6 cartridge system, since it won't be as economical as this, what do I do? What do I do?... Thnx.

12-26-2006, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
kev1952 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 1,007 OS: Win Vista Home Premium	It sounds very much like the scanner has died (assuming the text of your error message is correct). If it's still under warranty then return it for repair. If not, time to get a new one. __________________ Cheers.... Kev *"The Definition of an Upgrade: Take old bugs out, put new ones in."* Please don't send me PM's for support. Post in the forums for everyone to benefit.

12-28-2006, 08:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
twajetmech I helped the forums. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: LGA, NYC Posts: 2,388 OS: XP-Pro Sp2 & XP-Pro Sp2 Tablet Edition, Vista Ultimate My System	The 6 cartridge system is very good....you only have to replace the cartridge that is empty and they tend to be only $12 or so each, with the black a but more....similar system on my R200 and I find it qiute economical to run and print photo's with...just make sure to print a color doc at least once a week to keep the nozzles from clogging....its an issue with most Epson printers. __________________ PSU Selection/Info // Bench test // Thermal Paste // Memory Selection // Bios Beep Codes // CPU-Z// Posting System Specs

12-28-2006, 02:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZeeHK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 OS: WinXp	but how could the scanner have died though?, it still moves, the light scanner's white light comes on... is it something that maybe I can replace?

12-30-2006, 07:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dry Crick Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Four Corners Posts: 43 OS: WXPP & Linux	The Cx5400 is among the five highest failure printers of all time for the Epson company, and parts are not available, except in England... Generally when the symptoms you describe occur, you need to find the nearest environmentally safe disposal unit.