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I have a Jet Pro 8725 attached to a MAC.  Geting the message  Scanner Failure:  the scanner has become damaged.  Is there a fix for this.  I have turned the printer off and restarted after 1 minue but get the same message.

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A scanner failure error typically indicates a scanner hardware or power issues, such as a scanner bar jam or calibration issue, low scanner bulb temperature, or an internal or external electrical problem. Instructions on how to resolve a scanner failure message can be found here

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I have this issue too.

 

Every time i restart the printer the scanner bar bangs into the side of the printer an gives scanner failure message.  I have been through all the trouble shooting tips and noting helps.

 

I did get it to staop doing it and printing was working fine, but as soon as i tried to scan somethign again it came right back.

 

I would like to get this fixed as i like the printer and can't afford a new one right now and appart from this it was in perfect order

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