Scanner motor speeds

Mr.Crowbar · 07-25-2005, 07:05 PM

I have a broken scanner and I would like to repair it. The double motor is either burned out or not working, does anyone know how many RPMs a scanner motor would produce. Is it diffrent for every scanner or is it the same for certain makes and models?

Thanks.

Hairy_Lee · 07-25-2005, 07:39 PM

i think you'll be looking for a stepper motor that is capable of producing small, accurate movements. you'll have to take a look at the existing unit and look for manufacturer and model numbers. then you'll have to get hold of a replacement

dragon2309 · 07-26-2005, 01:43 AM

So that we can help you on your search, how about giving us the scanner model and make.

Mr.Crowbar · 07-26-2005, 04:40 AM

Hewlett Packard Scanjet 4200c

The scanner is currently stored at a friend house so I don't have the stepper motor either. The Scanner has been discontinued from production.

**The_Other_One** · 07-26-2005, 05:17 AM

Unless that's a really nice one, just look around for a new one. I feel quite sure it's much more trouble than it's worth to try and fix it. I got a USB scanner for about $10 new. It didn't have the box or anything, but it works great.

Mr.Crowbar · 07-26-2005, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Other_One

Unless that's a really nice one, just look around for a new one. I feel quite sure it's much more trouble than it's worth to try and fix it. I got a USB scanner for about $10 new. It didn't have the box or anything, but it works great.

It's not that I mind doing that, it is just I would rather repair it. Call it a hobby.

07-25-2005, 07:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr.Crowbar New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14	Scanner motor speeds I have a broken scanner and I would like to repair it. The double motor is either burned out or not working, does anyone know how many RPMs a scanner motor would produce. Is it diffrent for every scanner or is it the same for certain makes and models? Thanks.

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Hairy_Lee VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Plymouth, UK Age: 26 Posts: 2,553	i think you'll be looking for a stepper motor that is capable of producing small, accurate movements. you'll have to take a look at the existing unit and look for manufacturer and model numbers. then you'll have to get hold of a replacement __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 EVGA nForce 650i Ultra mainboard EVGA 7950 GT KO SC 512Mb w/ Zalman VF-900Cu 2Gb of OCZ GOLD XTC SPECIAL OPS Eition Notebook - Acer Aspire 9300 - Turion TL-60/ 2 Gb RAM/ Geforce Go 7600 128 Dedicated (400 Mb turbocache)

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07-26-2005, 04:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mr.Crowbar New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14	Hewlett Packard Scanjet 4200c The scanner is currently stored at a friend house so I don't have the stepper motor either. The Scanner has been discontinued from production.