Epson v500 flashing green light

Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try for your Epson V500 Photo scanner: Check the connections: Ensure that your scanner is properly connected to your computer and turned on. Check the cables and ports for any damage or loose connections. Restart your computer: Sometimes, restarting your computer can fix communication issues between your scanner and computer. Reinstall the scanner software: Try uninstalling and reinstalling the scanner software on your computer. You can download the latest software from the Epson website. Check for updates: Make sure that your scanner software and computer operating system are up to date. Try a different USB port: Plug the scanner into a different USB port on your computer and see if it makes a difference. Reset the scanner: Turn off the scanner and unplug it from the power source. Wait a few minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on. If these steps don't resolve the issue, it's possible that there may be a hardware problem with the scanner that needs to be repaired.

This sounds like there is a mechanical problem inside the scanner. You may want to open the scanner to see if there is anything broken or jammed. It may need some lubrication if it has been unused for a long period of time.

Make sure Epson Scan and the Epson Creativity Suite are installed correctly. See the Start Here sheet for instructions.

Make sure your Windows system is set up for scanner events as follows.

Windows Vista:
Click > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Scanners and Cameras, or click > Control Panel and double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon. Click your scanner's icon, then click Properties. (When you see the User Account Control window, click Continue). Click the Events tab in your scanner's Properties window and make sure Take no action is not selected. Also, make sure the desired button is selected in the Select an event list box, and Start this program is selected.

Windows XP:
Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Scanners and Cameras, or click Start > Control Panel and double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon. Then right-click your scanner's icon and select Properties. Click the Events tab in your scanner's Properties window and make sure Take no action is not selected. Also, make sure the desired button is selected in the Select an event list box, and Start this program is selected.

Windows 2000:
Click Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon, then select your scanner and click Properties. Click the Events tab in your scanner's Properties window and make sure the Disable device events check box is not checked. Also make sure the desired button is selected in the Scanner events list box, and the desired application is selected in the Send to this application list.

In Mac OS X, make sure you did not install the scanner software in Classic mode.

Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner

sounds like an internal part is heating up and shorting out- I know this will sound crazy, but put scanner in fridge or outside if you have cold nights, and see if it stays running longer before quitting.

Drivers for EPSON Perfection V500
Click the above link, Select the Model of Scanner and download the Drivers for MAC OS

CreativeTECH

Epson Perfection V500 installed. My computer recognizes it and diagnostic note says all okay. B ut when I turn on the power of the scanner, the grren light comes on in the front for about 15-20 seconds and then the scanner makes a loud grating noise and the green light turns orange and keeps flashing. No scan is attempted. TGhe noise sounds like something that should be moving can get started -- but nothing moves when you look at it. Should I take it back where I bought it?

Hi! Have you fixed your problem?

Found online epson manual, found that lock tab on the back of the scanner had been bumped across to "lock" position.

You're problem is Vista, not the v500!