The product uses various combinations of flashing lights to indicate its current status.
Issue
The Check cartridge light is blinking.
Cause one
The cartridge door is open.
Solution one
Make sure that the cartridge door has been completely closed.
Cause two
The cartridge is missing or not seated correctly.
Solution two
Insert the cartridge by sliding it forward into the slot correctly.
Cause three
The tape was not removed from the cartridge.
Solution three
Make sure that the plastic tape has been removed before inserting the cartridge into its slot.
Cause four
The cartridge is not intended for use in this product.
Issue
The Check cartridge light is blinking.
Cause one
The cartridge door is open.
Solution one
Make sure that the cartridge door has been completely closed.
Cause two
The cartridge is missing or not seated correctly.
Solution two
Insert the cartridge by sliding it forward into the slot correctly.
Cause three
The tape was not removed from the cartridge.
Solution three
Make sure that the plastic tape has been removed before inserting the cartridge into its slot.
Cause four
The cartridge is not intended for use in this product.
Issue
The Check cartridge light is blinking.
Cause one
The cartridge door is open.
Solution one
Make sure that the cartridge door has been completely closed.
Cause two
The cartridge is missing or not seated correctly.
Solution two
Insert the cartridge by sliding it forward into the slot correctly.
Cause three
The tape was not removed from the cartridge.
Solution three
Make sure that the plastic tape has been removed before inserting the cartridge into its slot.
Cause four
The cartridge is not intended for use in this product.
Issue
The Check cartridge light is blinking.
Cause one
The cartridge door is open.
Solution one
Make sure that the cartridge door has been completely closed.
Cause two
The cartridge is missing or not seated correctly.
Solution two
Insert the cartridge by sliding it forward into the slot correctly.
Cause three
The tape was not removed from the cartridge.
Solution three
Make sure that the plastic tape has been removed before inserting the cartridge into its slot.
Cause four
The cartridge is not intended for use in this product.
If you cancel an in-progress scan from a third-party program that is obtaining images from a Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)-supported device, you may receive the following error messages:
Could not enable TWAIN source.
-or-
There is no scanner found/scanner failure.
Note: This behavior has been reported in third-party programs, such as, Picture Works PhotoEnhancer version 3.2, Adobe Photoshop, and CorelDRAW. Also, this behavior has been reported in Microsoft HomePublishing 2000.
In Windows 2000, this behavior does not occur: Programs do not generate errors when they are cancelled.
Cause:
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This problem can occur because the third-party programs are not properly handling the return value, which must follow the technology without an interesting name (TWAIN) specifications.
The question on the F4280 with the blinking lights was submitted back in August 2010. None of the recommended steps solved the problem.... Then had to contact HP and in a very lengthy online CHAT session, the technician determined that this printer had a "hardware malfunction" which disabled the scanner but still allowed the unit to function as printer. They wanted to replace and sell me another printer, but I then bought a newer printer... By the way, the defective printer is still being used as a PRINTER only, ignoring the "blinking" lights...
Issue
When trying to turn on the product, scan, or copy, the error message 'Scanner failure' appears on the product control panel.
An E might also appear in the Number of Copies display. This is an additional indication that there is an issue with the product that needs to be resolved. The presence of an E , however, does not affect the meaning of the blinking lights, and can be disregarded for troubleshooting purposes
Use the following solutions in the order presented to try to resolve the issue. When one of the solutions resolves the issue, there is no need to continue to troubleshoot.
Solution one: Check the scanner light
1.Make sure that paper is loaded in the input tray.
1.Lift the scanner lid, place a sample document face down on the scanner glass, and then lower the scanner lid.
1.Press Start Copy Color ( ) on the product control panel.
1.During copying, lift the scanner lid slightly to make sure that the scanner light is functioning. It is not necessary to lift the scanner lid completely.
CAUTION: Do not look directly at the scanner light.
1.If the scanner mechanism moves across the scan bed, but the light is not on, contact HP to service the product.
If the issue is not resolved, continue to the next solution.
Solution two: Check the operating conditions
Extreme temperatures can affect the operation of the product. Make sure that the operating conditions are within the ranges listed in the following table.
Recommended operating conditions Specification
Temperature 15 to 32 degrees C (59 to 90 degrees F)
Humidity 15 to 80 percent relative humidity non-condensing
If the operating conditions are within the ranges listed in the preceding table, continue to the next solution.
Solution three: Check the power connections
1.Make sure that the product is connected directly to a grounded wall outlet, and not plugged into a power strip or surge protector.
1.Make sure that paper is loaded in the input tray.
1.Lift the scanner lid, place a sample document face down on the scanner glass, and then lower the scanner lid.
1.Press Start Copy Color ( ) on the product control panel.
1.If the error message persists, try plugging the product into a different wall outlet, and then repeat steps 2 through 4 to copy a document.
If the issue is not resolved, continue to the next solution.
Solution four: Reset the product
1.If the product is not already turned on, press the power button ( ) to turn on the product.
1.Disconnect the power cord from the product.
1.Wait 30 seconds.
1.Reconnect the power cord to the product.
1.Wait for the product to reset and become silent before proceeding.
1.Try to copy a document again.
If the issue is not resolved, continue to the next solution.
Solution five: Service the product
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You can try uninstalling and reinstalling the product once more..
If you have completed all the steps listed above and are still experiencing a problem, It could be a hardware issue/service the product.
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The solution 1 did not work.... still shows "scanner failure" window on desktop. Could this be a unfixable hardware defect... had the F4280 for 18 month now...
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