Scan lamp flash under platen, you can see that it is constantly flashing if in a dark room new 8130e

[Davedgh]

Hi this is not normal for a printer, I was a service engineer for many years, could compromise the lamp live please explain why this is happening as it is very annoying if you are in the same room.

[Dragon-Fur]

@Davedgh 

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In my opinion, there is generally not a satisfactory "Why" answer to abnormal behavior.

Check that the printer is plugged into a standard "known to be good" wall outlet -

What?  Power / surge protectors are nice and yet might produce some very odd behavior.

Were it mine to do, I'd contact HP Support.

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