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Toshiba e-STUDIO 330AC Error C260 - Scanner Peak Fix

Error code C260 indicates that the exposure lamp peak detection on the Toshiba e-STUDIO 330AC has failed during initialization, preventing calibration against the standard white reference sheet.

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Common causes

  • 1Dirty scanning glass or contaminated white reference board.
  • 2Defective exposure lamp or CIS optical module.
  • 3Loose or faulty optical ribbon flat cable.
  • 4Defective main system board (SYS).

Solutions

Actionable Maintenance and Solutions

This scanner error is predominantly due to superficial debris interfering with the optical reader. Work through these troubleshooting steps:

  1. Meticulous Optics Cleaning:
    * Open the ADF unit.
    * Clean the glass plate surface, specifically targeting the narrow slit glass (platen) utilizing a microfiber cloth.
    * Locate the white calibration strip on the underside of the scanner frame. If dust, hair, or corrector fluid is present, scrub it off gently with isopropyl alcohol.
  1. Check Flat Ribbons:
    * If basic cleaning fails, power down the system.
    * The internal scanner flat harness connecting the optical carriage might need reseating or replacement by authorized service personnel.

Steps to follow

  1. 1

    Clean optical path and platen

    Wipe down all optics glass panels and clean the white reference guide line with a clean cloth.

  2. 2

    Perform dry reboot

    Shut down, disconnect auxiliary devices, power on again, and test scan functionality.

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Frequently asked questions

A dirty white reference calibration strip on the optical system frame is the most common cause, triggering a sensor read failure.