HP Scanjet 2300c Multicolor Lines In Scanned Image

[buzzwood4157]

I am getting multicolor lines across my scanned photo images. Th
scanner is approx. 4 years old. I am using the original power adapte
and USB cord. I did try a new power outlet. I also have replaced th
USB cord and went to HP for an updated driver and imaging software
but the problem persists. The Lamp and everything mechanical seems t
be functioning properly. I have also moved the scanner away from th
computer, even though it has always worked fine in it's origina
location. Is the scanner just shot?? I really liked this scanner
Thanks in advance for any help

 

[CSM1]

I am getting multicolor lines across my scanned photo images. The
scanner is approx. 4 years old. I am using the original power adapter
and USB cord. I did try a new power outlet. I also have replaced the
USB cord and went to HP for an updated driver and imaging software,
but the problem persists. The Lamp and everything mechanical seems to
be functioning properly. I have also moved the scanner away from the
computer, even though it has always worked fine in it's original
location. Is the scanner just shot?? I really liked this scanner.
Thanks in advance for any help.

If you are getting power supply ripple, it may produce lines in the scan.
Try a new power adapter.

 

[buzzwood4157]

Thanks I'll give it a try.

 

[Joe Roberts]

If these are very thin lines and are in the direction of the carriage
movement then the chances are that you have dust on the mirrors.