Hi all,
I've got an Epson Dx7400F printer/scanner/copier. I've had it for 3 years with no problems and it's been a great device. Until two days ago.
While it was switched on (but idle, not doing anything at all), I accidentally turned it off at the wall socket without using the power switch on the printer first. I left it as I didn't need it. Two hours later I turned it back on (switched the socket on first, then printer) but the printer was dead.
I changed the fuse in the plug but that wasn't it. I used a spare power lead that I know works but that isn't the answer either. The original Epson power lead works perfectly in another device so I think I've ruled out power cable/socket/fuse problems.
My question is this: could turning it off at the socket have somehow damaged the printer? I'm an engineer but have little knowledge of micorelectronics so I'm fishing here. I don't think there were any power surges at the time because my other devices were unaffected.
Any help will be gratefully received!
Dave
I've got an Epson Dx7400F printer/scanner/copier. I've had it for 3 years with no problems and it's been a great device. Until two days ago.
While it was switched on (but idle, not doing anything at all), I accidentally turned it off at the wall socket without using the power switch on the printer first. I left it as I didn't need it. Two hours later I turned it back on (switched the socket on first, then printer) but the printer was dead.
I changed the fuse in the plug but that wasn't it. I used a spare power lead that I know works but that isn't the answer either. The original Epson power lead works perfectly in another device so I think I've ruled out power cable/socket/fuse problems.
My question is this: could turning it off at the socket have somehow damaged the printer? I'm an engineer but have little knowledge of micorelectronics so I'm fishing here. I don't think there were any power surges at the time because my other devices were unaffected.
Any help will be gratefully received!
Dave