UMAX Astra 2200 scanner problem

[Jag Man]

I have a UMAX Astra 2200 scanner that has stopped working. The power LED
flickers,
but won't stay on solid. The User's Manual says this might be caused by
failure of the
scanner lamp, but the UMAX Tech support said 'Don't know what the problem
is,
but it's not the lamp" and "if it's out of warranty it's not worth repair
since repair
is $85 + parts, and parts are not available to the public."

Before I send it to the land fill, I thought I'd ask around to see if
anyone can
suggest something. The power supply (wall-wart device) gets a little warm,
but seems to
put out a good steady 12.00 volts DC.

Please excuse the cross posting...

Ed

 

[WEBPA]

I have a UMAX Astra 2200 scanner that has stopped working. The power LED

flickers,
but won't stay on solid. The User's Manual says this might be caused by
failure of the
scanner lamp, but the UMAX Tech support said 'Don't know what the problem
is,
but it's not the lamp" and "if it's out of warranty it's not worth repair
since repair
is $85 + parts, and parts are not available to the public."

Before I send it to the land fill, I thought I'd ask around to see if
anyone can
suggest something. The power supply (wall-wart device) gets a little warm,
but seems to
put out a good steady 12.00 volts DC.

Please excuse the cross posting...

Ed

? 12 VDC at what current? Why not power the scanner with another source and
see what happens?
webpa