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Posted on Feb 10, 2008

I Don't Have The Key

My printer says " Unlock Scanner then Press Power"......i dont know how to unlock it. Will you tell me how

  • Anonymous Mar 04, 2008

    UNLOCK SCANNER

  • rnrita Aug 24, 2008

    I turn the printer on, it makes a rapid clicking sound, the printer says "unlock scanner then press power off" the green thing underneath is already on "unlock."



    What should I do?

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Darryl - lift up the top part of the scanner body (the silver part should separate from the black base) and let the kick-stand support the top part. Then look underneath the top part; there'll be a green tab sticking down from the top. If you look closely, you'll see little icons next to it that look like padlocks, one in an unlocked position and one in a locked position. Push the green tab away from you so that it lines up with the unlocked padlock, and that should do the trick.

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I read several post on the issue "unlock scanner" with no luck. Here's what worked for me...
- turn off or unplug the printer
- remove the two screws underneath the control panel cover.
- gain access to the scanner device area'
- remove two screws underneath the control panel be careful not to break the clips
- Move the scanner slightly to the middle.
- Close the printer and turn on the scanner again.


good Luck

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